Della McKeehan v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Della McKeehan filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on October 7, 2019. She alleged that she received the vaccine within the United States, continues to suffer residual effects more than six months post-vaccination, and has not filed a civil action or received other compensation for her injury.

The respondent conceded that her claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and that she was entitled to compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on April 17, 2023, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on October 13, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Ms. McKeehan should be awarded $98,047.78.

This amount represented $96,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,047.78 for past unreimbursable expenses. Ms.

McKeehan agreed with the proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding the lump sum of $98,047.78 to Ms.

McKeehan.