Debra A. Schiller v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Debra A. Schiller filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccination received on October 14, 2021.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation. A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on April 5, 2024, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on July 29, 2024, the respondent filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation, which Petitioner agreed to. Based on this proffer, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded Debra A.

Schiller a total of $159,460.89. This award included $155,000.00 for pain and suffering, $650.77 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $3,810.12 for past lost wages, to be paid as a lump sum.

The decision was finalized on September 4, 2024.