Danelle Bailey v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Danelle Bailey, a 34-year-old adult, filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 7, 2021. She alleged that an influenza vaccine administered on October 30, 2019, caused a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).
The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Bailey's injury was consistent with a SIRVA and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation.
Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on February 28, 2023, finding Ms.
Bailey entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation.
The respondent recommended, and Ms. Bailey agreed, that she should be awarded $67,040.08, comprising $65,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,040.08 for past unreimbursable expenses.
Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Decision Awarding Damages on March 29, 2023, awarding Ms. Bailey the stipulated lump sum of $67,040.08.
Petitioner was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant, and respondent was represented by Parisa Tabbassian.