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

Ashley Corn filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a right Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 24, 2017. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, stating that her alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA and was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccine. Respondent also agreed that no other causes for the SIRVA were identified and that the injury lasted for at least six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a damages decision was issued based on a proffer.

Respondent offered an award of $100,779.97, comprising $95,000.00 for pain and suffering and $5,779.97 for unreimbursable out-of-pocket expenses. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The court awarded Ashley Corn a lump sum payment of $100,779.97.