Marlene Gallichan v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Marlene Gallichan filed a petition for vaccine compensation on June 7, 2019, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of her influenza vaccination on September 17, 2018. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that she had no prior award or settlement for this injury.

Respondent denied that Ms. Gallichan sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury.

Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on May 24, 2022, agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms.

Gallichan a lump sum of $17,500.00 for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. This award represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages.