Michelle Rorabaugh v. HHS - Influenza, left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Michelle Rorabaugh filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 7, 2021. She alleged that she received an influenza vaccine on January 6, 2020, and subsequently suffered from a left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

This condition is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. Respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that Petitioner met the criteria for SIRVA following a flu vaccine and that her case was timely filed and satisfied the statutory severity requirement.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 24, 2022. Subsequently, on November 7, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating Petitioner's agreement to the proposed amount.

Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded Michelle Rorabaugh a lump sum payment of $58,847.63, comprising $57,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,347.63 for past unreimbursable expenses.