Jennifer Kappre v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Jennifer Kappre filed a petition for compensation on September 28, 2018, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 6, 2017. The respondent conceded that her medical course was consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table, noting she had no recent history of shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours after the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that her condition had residual effects for more than six months and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 3, 2019, finding her entitled to compensation.

On March 3, 2021, a decision awarding damages was issued, granting Jennifer Kappre a lump sum payment of $127,500.00 for pain and suffering, reflecting that any projected pain and suffering award was reduced to net present value. Petitioner is a competent adult.