Susan Ann Kuhn v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Susan Ann Kuhn filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered to her left shoulder on September 19, 2017. The injury was alleged to have occurred within 48 hours of vaccination and lasted more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Ms. Kuhn was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her condition satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table for SIRVA.

The court issued a ruling on entitlement on June 10, 2020, finding Ms. Kuhn entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on September 17, 2020, a decision awarding damages was issued based on a proffer by the respondent. The parties stipulated to an award of $90,100.00, which included $90,000.00 for pain and suffering and $100.00 for past unreimbursable expenses.

The award was made as a lump sum payment to Ms. Kuhn, who is a competent adult.