Rebecca Egan v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Rebecca Egan filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 29, 2021. She alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 6, 2018.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on August 23, 2023, conceding that Ms. Egan's injury was consistent with a SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

On August 25, 2023, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ms.

Egan entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on November 6, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $100,000.00 for pain and suffering, representing all elements of compensation available under the Act.

Ms. Egan agreed with this proffered award.

On November 9, 2023, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding Rebecca Egan a lump sum payment of $100,000.00, payable by check to Ms. Egan.

Petitioner's counsel was Brynna Gang of Kraus Law Group, LLC, and respondent's counsel was Rachelle Bishop of the U.S. Department of Justice.