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

Kelli Stricklin filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on September 23, 2015. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Ms.

Stricklin was entitled to compensation. The respondent's Rule 4(c) report stated that her medical course was consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table, noting no prior history of shoulder pain, that the pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent further agreed that she suffered residual effects for more than six months and satisfied all legal requirements. A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 9, 2018, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on July 10, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which the petitioner agreed to. The court awarded Ms.

Stricklin a total of $143,984.12, comprising $135,000.00 for pain and suffering, $6,656.82 for past out-of-pocket medical expenses, and $2,327.30 for past lost wages. This award was made as a lump sum payment.