Kelly Caven v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Kelly Caven filed a petition on March 11, 2020, alleging that she suffered left shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on October 10, 2016. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Caven is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her medical course was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, she had no pre-vaccination history of shoulder pain, pain occurred within 48 hours after the vaccination, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the shoulder in which the vaccine was administered.

The respondent further agreed that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 11, 2020, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on June 23, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $125,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms. Caven agreed to.

The court awarded her a lump sum payment of $125,000.00.