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

Leora Chasen filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on December 6, 2021. She claimed she had no prior history of shoulder issues, experienced pain within 48 hours of the vaccination, and suffered residual effects for over six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation. Following the ruling on entitlement, the parties stipulated to damages.

The respondent proffered an award of $77,653.42, which included $72,500.00 for pain and suffering and $5,153.42 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with this proposed award.

Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding Leora Chasen the stipulated lump sum of $77,653.42.