Kamalika Saha v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Kamalika Saha filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on June 17, 2021, alleging that she received an influenza vaccine on October 24, 2018, and subsequently suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). Respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that she suffered a SIRVA of the left shoulder, a Table injury.

Respondent confirmed that Petitioner had no recent history of left shoulder issues, that the onset of pain occurred within 48 hours after vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the symptoms. Based on Respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on January 31, 2022, the parties proceeded to damages. Petitioner sought $80,000.00 for pain and suffering, while Respondent recommended $52,500.00.

The unreimbursable expenses of $456.27 were uncontested. After a hearing, the court awarded Petitioner $68,000.00 for pain and suffering and $456.27 for unreimbursable expenses, for a total lump sum payment of $68,456.27.