Michelle Mason v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Michelle Mason filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination on October 7, 2020. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting she had no prior shoulder issues, her pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, was limited to the injection site shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted on August 7, 2023.

Subsequently, on January 2, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer proposing an award of $75,000.00 for pain and suffering and $242.01 to satisfy a Medicaid lien, which the petitioner agreed to. The Chief Special Master awarded these amounts, totaling $75,242.01, on February 5, 2024.