Shannon McTernan v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Shannon McTernan filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by the influenza vaccine she received in her right arm on November 9, 2017. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms.
McTernan's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and that she was entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation.
The respondent recommended an award of $51,405.73, comprising $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,405.73 for unreimbursable expenses. Ms.
McTernan agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms.
McTernan a lump sum payment of $51,405.73, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.