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

Jan Koonce 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 received on January 18, 2018. The petition stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, she suffered residual effects for more than six months, and no lawsuits had been filed.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner was entitled to compensation. Respondent agreed that Petitioner had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, her symptoms were limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained her symptoms.

Respondent also confirmed the petition was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the U.S., and Petitioner met the statutory severity requirement. Based on the concession and evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. Respondent filed a proffer indicating Petitioner should be awarded $110,616.28, which included $107,500.00 for pain and suffering and $3,116.28 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The court awarded Jan Koonce a lump sum payment of $110,616.28.