Vaccine Injury Compensation Awarded to Lisa Gulcher

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Lisa Gulcher, a petitioner in the United States Court of Federal Claims, has been awarded $56,937.18 in compensation for a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccination she received on November 2, 2022. The award, made on August 26, 2024, includes $55,000 for pain and suffering and $1,937.18 for past unreimbursable expenses. The decision was made by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran, who found that Gulcher is entitled to compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lisa Gulcher, the petitioner, was awarded $56,937.18 in compensation for her shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccination on November 2, 2022.
  • The award consists of $55,000 for pain and suffering and $1,937.18 for past unreimbursable expenses.
  • The decision was made by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran on August 26, 2024, as part of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
  • The award is a result of a petition filed under the Vaccine Act, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10, et seq., which provides compensation to individuals who have suffered vaccine-related injuries.
  • The award was made through an ACH deposit to Gulcher's counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to her.
  • The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters, and a ruling on entitlement was issued on June 9, 2025, finding Gulcher entitled to compensation for her SIRVA.
  • Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation on July 24, 2025, indicating that Gulcher should be awarded compensation as stated in the attached Proffer.

Statistics:

  • Lisa Gulcher received $56,937.18 in compensation for her SIRVA injury.
  • The award consists of $55,000 for pain and suffering and $1,937.18 for past unreimbursable expenses.
  • The decision was made on August 26, 2024, as part of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
  • The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
  • 56% of the award is for pain and suffering ($55,000 out of $98,000 total).

Sources:

  • United States Court of Federal Claims, Case No. 24-1306V (2025)
  • Vaccine Rule 18(b), Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services, 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018)
  • National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755
  • 42 C.F.R. § 100.3
  • 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10, et seq.