Kathy Stopar v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to a vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) (2022)

Kathy Stopar filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 31, 2019, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccine she received on November 5, 2016. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on October 6, 2021, conceding that Petitioner met the criteria for a presumed SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and was entitled to compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 7, 2021, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

On March 18, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Petitioner should be awarded $92,500.00 for pain and suffering and $8,114.63 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $100,614.63. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding damages on May 3, 2022, granting a lump sum payment of $100,614.63 to Kathy Stopar.