Kelly Steele v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Kelly Steele 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 an influenza vaccine administered on October 2, 2018. The petition was filed on October 29, 2021.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, finding that she satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 29, 2021, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for SIRVA.

Subsequently, on May 19, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $47,500.00 for pain and suffering and $503.41 to satisfy a lien from Hopkins Health Care, LLC – Priority Partners. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

The decision awarding damages was issued on June 30, 2022, granting a total award of $48,003.41, comprising $47,500.00 for pain and suffering and $503.41 for the Medicaid lien.