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

Mary Mahoney filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccination on September 20, 2021. She further alleged that the injury caused residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner's alleged 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 subsequently issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

The parties then reached a stipulation for damages. Respondent proffered an award of $112,500.00 for pain and suffering and $302.00 for past unreimbursable expenses, which Petitioner agreed to.

The Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages, awarding Petitioner a lump sum payment of $112,802.00 for pain and suffering and past unreimbursable expenses.