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

Rachel Magoon filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 21, 2021. She alleged the SIRVA occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, persisted for more than six months, and was administered in the United States.

The respondent conceded that Ms. Magoon was entitled to compensation, agreeing that she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours post-vaccination, was localized to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that her condition persisted for more than six months, satisfying all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 15, 2024, finding Ms.

Magoon entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on June 11, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $118,030.31, which included $115,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,030.31 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Ms. Magoon agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms. Magoon the lump sum of $118,030.31.