Suzanne Kenyon v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Suzanne Kenyon filed a petition for vaccine compensation on March 5, 2020, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccination on January 5, 2016. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, that her symptoms lasted more than six months, and that she had not received a prior award or settlement for this injury.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Ms. Kenyon sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that her condition was caused by the flu vaccine.

Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation on February 27, 2020, agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms.

Kenyon a lump sum of $20,000.00. This amount is intended to cover all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision was finalized on April 6, 2020, with judgment to be entered accordingly.