Mary Katherine Scallion v. HHS - Pneumococcal, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Mary Katherine Scallion filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 11, 2019, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a pneumococcal vaccine on October 11, 2018. The respondent conceded that Petitioner's injury met the criteria for a Table injury, specifically SIRVA, with onset less than 48 hours after vaccination and no apparent alternative cause.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 13, 2020, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on November 16, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $94,086.89, consisting of $92,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,586.89 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Petitioner, an adult, agreed with the proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding the stipulated amount, totaling $94,086.89, as compensation for all damages.