Virginia McGee v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Virginia McGee, an adult, received an influenza vaccine on August 28, 2020. She subsequently developed a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), which is a condition listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.
The injury caused pain and reduced range of motion that persisted for more than six months following the vaccination. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, reviewed the evidence and the prior entitlement ruling.
The respondent did not contest entitlement, agreeing that Ms. McGee met the criteria for SIRVA under the Vaccine Injury Table, including that her pain began within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the shoulder, and no other condition explained the symptoms.
The parties stipulated to an award of compensation. Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding Ms.
McGee a total of $60,227.04. This amount includes $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $227.04 for past unreimbursable expenses.