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

Staci McTeigue filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on November 15, 2016. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On April 10, 2019, respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that she met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation. Specifically, respondent noted that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, and no other condition explained her symptoms.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on April 11, 2019, finding her entitled to compensation. On August 21, 2019, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $123,783.72, which included $115,000.00 for pain and suffering and $8,783.72 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The decision dated November 12, 2019, awarded petitioner the stipulated lump sum of $123,783.72.