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

Morgan McCoy, an adult, filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging a Table injury of shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccination received on October 4, 2022. The respondent conceded that McCoy's injury was consistent with SIRVA, noting that she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection site.

The respondent also agreed that McCoy suffered the sequelae of her injury for more than six months and met all other legal requirements for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on August 9, 2024, finding McCoy entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on November 20, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer agreeing to an award of $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,229.24 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $63,229.24. McCoy agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding this lump sum payment on December 27, 2024.