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

Madeleine Karol 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 5, 2021. She further alleged that the injury caused residual effects lasting more than six months.

The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on April 10, 2024, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on May 21, 2024, the respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $45,000.00 for pain and suffering and $365.45 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $45,365.45. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages on June 27, 2024, awarding Madeleine Karol a lump sum payment of $45,365.45 for pain and suffering and past unreimbursable expenses.