Linda Kuznitz v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Linda Kuznitz filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 15, 2016. She claimed this injury was either a Table injury or was caused-in-fact or significantly aggravated by the vaccination.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that her injury was caused or aggravated by the vaccine. Despite maintaining these positions, both parties agreed to settle the case and enter a decision awarding compensation.

The court reviewed the file and found the stipulation to be reasonable, adopting it as its decision. The award included $158.76 for a Care 1st Health Plan Arizona Medicaid lien, $434.90 for a Health Choice Arizona Medicaid lien, and a lump sum of $30,000.00 to Petitioner, totaling $30,593.66.

This award represents compensation for all damages available under the program. The court directed that judgment be entered.