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

Amy Skopak filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 3, 2019, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on September 28, 2017. The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on February 28, 2020, conceding that the petitioner met the criteria for a presumed SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.

On March 6, 2020, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement, finding the petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on June 11, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer on the award of compensation, recommending an award of $69,286.35, which the petitioner agreed with. The award was comprised of $67,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,786.35 for past unreimbursable out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision on July 16, 2020, awarding the petitioner a lump sum payment of $69,286.35. Petitioner was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant of the Law Offices of Leah V.

Durant, PLLC, and respondent was represented by Traci R. Patton of the U.S.

Department of Justice.