Rachel Koenig v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Rachel Koenig filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following her October 6, 2015 influenza vaccination. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that petitioner was entitled to compensation. Respondent concluded that petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA, that it was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccination, and that no other causes were identified.

Respondent also agreed that the statutory six-month sequela requirement was satisfied and that petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $60,000.00. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The court awarded Rachel Koenig a lump sum payment of $60,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.