Angelique Renee Koch v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Angelique Renee Koch filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 11, 2020, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on January 7, 2019. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and had no prior award or settlement for these injuries.

Respondent denied that Ms. Koch sustained a SIRVA Table injury within the Table timeframe and denied that the flu vaccine caused her alleged injury or current condition.

Despite these positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on February 2, 2022, agreeing to settle the case. The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation as the decision awarding damages.

Ms. Koch was awarded a lump sum of $75,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages available under the program.

This amount represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages. The stipulation also noted that attorneys' fees and costs would be sought in further proceedings.