Maggie Vollenweider v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Maggie Vollenweider filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 16, 2017. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Vollenweider was entitled to compensation, finding that she met the criteria for a presumed SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, the respondent noted that she had no prior shoulder issues, her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, were limited to the injection shoulder, and no other condition explained her symptoms.

The case proceeded as a Table injury claim. On January 26, 2022, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which Ms.

Vollenweider agreed with. The proffer recommended an award of $161,253.32, comprising $155,000.00 for pain and suffering, $4,305.39 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $1,947.93 for past lost wages.

Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding Ms. Vollenweider the proffered lump sum of $161,253.32.