Sherri McCoyle v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Sherri McCoyle filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving the influenza vaccine on October 1, 2018. She stated that she received the vaccine in the United States, suffered residual effects for more than six months, and had not filed a civil action or received other compensation for her injury.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a report conceding that Ms. McCoyle's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and that she was entitled to compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found Ms. McCoyle entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the respondent proffered an award of $70,668.00, representing $70,000.00 for pain and suffering and $668.00 for unreimbursed expenses. Ms.

McCoyle agreed with the proffered award. The court awarded Ms.

McCoyle the lump sum of $70,668.00 for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.