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

Megan Lynagh 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 received on October 31, 2017. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Lynagh was entitled to compensation, agreeing that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, and the symptoms were limited to the injection site. The respondent also confirmed that no other condition explained her symptoms and that the statutory requirements for a Table injury were met.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Ms. Lynagh entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties reached a stipulation for damages. The respondent proffered an award of $81,139.94, which included $80,000 for pain and suffering and $1,139.94 for out-of-pocket expenses.

Ms. Lynagh agreed to this award.

The court accepted the proffer and awarded Ms. Lynagh the lump sum of $81,139.94.