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

Judy McMahon filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on September 13, 2021. The respondent initially contested the case but later filed an amended report stating they would not continue to defend it.

The Chief Special Master reviewed the evidence and found that Petitioner had established an injury consistent with SIRVA, which is a Table injury. Based on the respondent's position and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted.

Subsequently, a decision on damages was issued. The respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, which Petitioner agreed to.

The court awarded Judy McMahon a lump sum of $87,912.76, which included $87,500.00 for pain and suffering and $412.76 for past unreimbursable expenses. This amount represented all damages available under the program.