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

Kimberly Rayborn filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on September 21, 2016. The case proceeded as a Table injury claim, and the court found that Petitioner was entitled to compensation.

The medical records indicated that Petitioner first presented with left shoulder pain approximately four months after vaccination, reporting that the pain began on the evening she received the flu vaccine. She experienced pain, limited range of motion, and tenderness, and underwent an MRI, orthopedic consultations, and occupational therapy.

The court found that Petitioner met the criteria for a Table SIRVA, including the lack of prior shoulder issues, onset of pain within 48 hours of vaccination (as previously ruled upon), pain limited to the affected shoulder, and no other condition explaining the symptoms. The court awarded Kimberly Rayborn a total of $55,619.60, comprising $55,000.00 for actual pain and suffering and $619.60 for past unreimbursable expenses.