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

Betty Knight filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 10, 2017. She stated that she received the vaccine in the United States, suffered residual effects for more than six months, and had not filed a civil action or received other compensation.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, specifically agreeing that she suffered SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $42,500.00 for pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to. The court awarded Betty Knight a lump sum payment of $42,500.00 for her pain and suffering.