Sheralee Marshall v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Sheralee Marshall 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 21, 2019. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Ms.
Marshall is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her condition satisfied the criteria for SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table. A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 26, 2023, finding her eligible for compensation.
Subsequently, on July 31, 2023, a decision awarding damages was issued. The court awarded Ms.
Marshall a lump sum payment of $52,683.17, which included $52,500.00 for pain and suffering and $183.17 for past unreimbursable expenses. This award represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.
The petition was filed on December 28, 2020.