Mara Corter v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Mara Corter filed a petition for compensation on December 15, 2017, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 26, 2016. The respondent did not contest entitlement, agreeing that Ms.

Corter's injury met the criteria for SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, including onset within 48 hours of vaccination and residual effects lasting over six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 5, 2020, finding Ms.

Corter entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on October 7, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $65,552.58, comprising $65,000.00 for pain and suffering and $552.58 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Ms. Corter, identified as a competent adult, agreed with the proffered award.

On November 16, 2020, the court issued a decision awarding Ms. Corter the stipulated lump sum of $65,552.58.