Leah Carter v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Leah Carter filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on or about October 19, 2020. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.
Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she satisfied all legal requirements for compensation. A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on September 25, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.
Subsequently, on May 6, 2024, Respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, which Petitioner agreed to. Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Decision Awarding Damages on June 7, 2024.
Petitioner was awarded a lump sum payment of $151,823.80, which included $125,000.00 for pain and suffering, $929.59 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $25,894.21 for past lost wages. This award represents compensation for all damages available under the Act.