Mary McNally v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Mary McNally 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 vaccination on November 4, 2016. The respondent conceded that Ms.

McNally satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for a SIRVA. A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 13, 2020, finding Ms.

McNally entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on February 18, 2020, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The respondent had filed a proffer indicating that Ms. McNally should be awarded $71,851.19, comprised of $70,000.00 for actual pain and suffering and $1,851.19 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Ms. McNally agreed with this proffered award.

The court awarded Ms. McNally the stipulated lump sum of $71,851.19.