Valerie Mulholland v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Valerie Mulholland filed a petition for compensation on May 25, 2017, alleging that an influenza vaccine she received on January 2, 2015, caused a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent conceded entitlement, stating that her medical course was consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table.

Specifically, she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours after the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain. The injury also resulted in residual effects for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on February 26, 2018, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on July 15, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing $77,500.00 for pain and suffering, which the petitioner agreed to.

The Chief Special Master awarded Valerie Mulholland a lump sum payment of $77,500.00 for pain and suffering on October 21, 2019.