Penny Nicol Kurth v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Penny Nicol Kurth filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 30, 2017, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on January 22, 2016. The respondent conceded that the petitioner suffered a Table injury of SIRVA and satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 30, 2017, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on June 12, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $98,020.00, consisting of $97,500.00 for pain and suffering and $520.00 for past unreimbursed expenses.

The petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The court issued a decision awarding damages on September 19, 2018, granting Penny Nicol Kurth a lump sum payment of $98,020.00.