Gretchen Corey v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Gretchen Corey filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on November 2, 2018. The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that she suffered a Table SIRVA and that no other causes were identified.

The respondent also agreed that the statutory six-month sequela requirement was satisfied and that Petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 13, 2020, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on November 30, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer on the award of compensation. The parties agreed to an award of $47,880.00, which included $47,500.00 for pain and suffering and $380.00 for past unreimbursable medical expenses.

This amount represents all elements of compensation to which Petitioner is entitled. The court awarded Gretchen Corey a lump sum payment of $47,880.00.