Kathleen A. Seko v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Kathleen A. Seko filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 10, 2016, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccination received on October 14, 2015.

The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. On December 14, 2016, the respondent conceded that Ms.

Seko was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury was consistent with SIRVA, caused by the vaccination, and that no other cause was identified. The statutory six-month sequela requirement was met, and all legal prerequisites for compensation were satisfied.

A ruling on entitlement was issued that day. Subsequently, on November 15, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $140,630.00, which petitioner agreed to.

The Chief Special Master found that Ms. Seko was entitled to this award, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

Judgment was entered awarding Kathleen A. Seko a lump sum payment of $140,630.00.