Maureen Mulvena v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Maureen Mulvena filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 16, 2020, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of her influenza vaccination on November 14, 2018. She alleged the injury caused residual effects for more than six months.

The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on October 29, 2021, conceding that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, finding she met the Table criteria for SIRVA, including no prior history of shoulder issues, onset of pain within 48 hours of vaccination, pain limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other identified cause.

On November 3, 2021, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. On February 8, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating Petitioner should be awarded $115,842.84, which included $115,500.00 for pain and suffering and $342.84 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. On March 14, 2022, a decision was issued awarding Petitioner the stipulated lump sum of $115,842.84.