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

Erin Carey filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 24, 2018. The respondent conceded that Petitioner's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA, that the case was timely filed, that the vaccine was received in the United States, and that Petitioner satisfied the statutory severity requirement.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The respondent proffered an award of $90,320.00, comprised of $90,000.00 for pain and suffering and $320.00 for past unreimbursed expenses, to which Petitioner agreed. The court awarded Petitioner this lump sum payment as compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a).