Molly McBride v. HHS - HPV, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Molly McBride 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 a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine on April 23, 2021. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that McBride's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table and that she met all legal requirements for compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found McBride entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision on damages was issued, awarding McBride a lump sum of $28,000.00 for pain and suffering.

This award represents all elements of compensation available under the Vaccine Act. The case proceeded as a Table claim, and the parties stipulated to the award amount.