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

Renae Walker filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on June 27, 2023, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on September 18, 2020. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a combined Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer on May 24, 2024, conceding that Petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on May 24, 2024, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on May 24, 2024, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Decision on Damages, awarding Renae Walker a lump sum of $37,500.00 for pain and suffering. The parties stipulated to this award amount.

David Gregory Rogers represented the Petitioner, and Rachelle Bishop represented the Respondent. The public decision does not describe the onset, specific symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, or the mechanism of injury.