Marcia Gray v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Marcia Gray filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) causally related to the influenza vaccination she received on October 13, 2016. The respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table.

The ruling on entitlement was issued on May 7, 2019. Subsequently, on September 23, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending that petitioner be awarded $90,000.00 for pain and suffering.

Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Marcia Gray a lump sum payment of $90,000.00, representing compensation for her pain and suffering.

This amount covers all elements of compensation available under the Act.