Kara Hinkley v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Kara Hinkley filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of her September 10, 2018 influenza vaccination. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Hinkley is entitled to compensation, agreeing that she suffered a Table SIRVA and that the statutory requirements for compensation were met. The respondent also confirmed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and Ms.

Hinkley satisfied the severity requirement by suffering residual effects for more than six months. Ms.

Hinkley averred that no other civil action had been pursued. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Ms.

Hinkley entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The respondent proffered an award of $52,426.22, representing $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,426.22 for past unreimbursable expenses, to which Ms. Hinkley agreed.

The court awarded Ms. Hinkley the lump sum of $52,426.22.