Kristin Denbow v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2016)

Kristin Denbow filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 10, 2016. She alleged that she received an influenza vaccine on October 8, 2014, and subsequently suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration, known as SIRVA.

The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. Respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms.

Denbow's injury was consistent with SIRVA and that she met the statutory requirements for compensation, including suffering residual effects for more than six months. Based on this concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ms.

Denbow entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties filed a proffer on the award of compensation.

Respondent recommended an award of $152,000.00, representing all elements of compensation available under the Vaccine Act. Ms.

Denbow, an adult, agreed with this proffered amount. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms.

Denbow a lump sum payment of $152,000.00 for all damages.