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

Vicki Mullin filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 20, 2023. She alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccination on November 11, 2020, and that the residual effects of her injury lasted for more than six months.

The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. Following a fact ruling confirming the vaccination occurred in her right shoulder as alleged, the Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation.

Respondent specifically indicated that Petitioner suffered SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the Respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation.

The case is currently pending a decision on damages.