Christa Smith v. HHS - HPV, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Christa Smith filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 1, 2020, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine on June 27, 2019. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Smith was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her case met the criteria for SIRVA as a Table injury. The respondent also confirmed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was administered in the United States, and the injury had residual effects for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 13, 2021, finding Ms. Smith entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on February 14, 2022, a decision awarding damages was issued. The parties agreed to a total award of $58,415.00, which included $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,415.00 for past unreimbursable expenses.

The award was made as a lump sum payment to Ms. Smith, who was confirmed to be a competent adult.