Mary A. Haley v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Mary A. Haley filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on November 24, 2017.

The respondent conceded that her injury satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table for SIRVA. A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 12, 2022, finding Ms.

Haley entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on June 29, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending $91,414.34, comprised of $85,000.00 for pain and suffering and $6,414.34 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Ms. Haley agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms. Haley the lump sum of $91,414.34, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.

The case proceeded as a Table claim, and entitlement was granted, leading to a stipulated award of damages.