Eileen Marrinan v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Eileen Marrinan filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 7, 2021, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 24, 2019. She further alleged that the residual effects of her injury lasted for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Ms. Marrinan was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her condition met the criteria for SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table and that she satisfied the statutory severity requirement.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on April 25, 2023, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on September 18, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending a total award of $88,560.50.

This amount included $87,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,060.50 for out-of-pocket expenses. Ms.

Marrinan, an adult, agreed with the proffered award. On October 20, 2023, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms.

Marrinan the lump sum of $88,560.50, representing compensation for all elements of economic and noneconomic damages.