Ashley Nore v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2021)

Ashley Nore filed a petition on July 29, 2020, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 19, 2019.

The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on August 23, 2021, conceding that Petitioner's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and that she was entitled to compensation.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement on August 23, 2021, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on September 15, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer on an award of compensation, which Petitioner agreed to. The proffer included $90,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,539.71 for unreimbursable medical expenses, totaling $91,539.71.

Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding this lump sum payment to Ashley Nore, who is a competent adult. Judgment was directed to be entered in accordance with this decision.

Petitioner was represented by LeeAnne Pedrick of Maglio, Christopher, & Toale PA, and Respondent was represented by Lara Ann Englund of the U.S. Department of Justice.