Anne Doetkott v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Anne Doetkott filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 2, 2018, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccination received on November 6, 2015. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Doetkott satisfied the criteria for a SIRVA injury as set forth in the revised Vaccine Injury Table and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted.

Subsequently, on December 23, 2020, the parties filed a joint stipulation for damages. The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms.

Doetkott a lump sum of $107,965.05 for pain and suffering and $8,548.70 to reimburse a Medicaid lien. These amounts represent compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.