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 26, 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, initially moved to dismiss the claim, disputing that her pain began within 48 hours of vaccination and that her injury lasted more than six months.
Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a reasoned fact ruling denying the motion, finding that the record evidence preponderantly established both the 48-hour onset and residual effects lasting more than six months. The respondent then conceded entitlement in an amended Rule 4(c) report and filed a proffer on award of compensation, to which Ms.
McGee agreed. Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding Ms.
McGee a total of $60,227.04 pursuant to the proffer. This amount includes $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $227.04 for past unreimbursable expenses.