Gilda Jimenez v. HHS - Hepatitis B, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Gilda Jimenez filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) resulting from a Hepatitis B vaccine received on March 11, 2019. The petition stated that 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 this condition.

Respondent denied that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused her injury. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.

The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Gilda Jimenez a lump sum of $50,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision was entered on January 3, 2023, based on the stipulation filed on November 30, 2022. The case proceeded as a Table claim, and the parties agreed to settle the issues of liability and damages.