Jennifer McCorkle v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Jennifer McCorkle filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccination on October 4, 2022. She further alleged that the residual effects of her injury lasted for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that the petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A Ruling on Entitlement was subsequently issued, finding her entitled to compensation.

Later, the respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $95,000.00 for pain and suffering and $943.71 for past lost wages, which the petitioner agreed to. The Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages, awarding Jennifer McCorkle a total lump sum payment of $95,943.71 for pain and suffering and past lost wages.