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

K.F. filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 4, 2020, alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on October 12, 2017. The respondent conceded that K.F. met the criteria for a SIRVA under the Vaccine Injury Table and that the statutory six-month sequela requirement was satisfied.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 19, 2021, finding K.F. entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on January 7, 2022, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $129,977.05, which included $127,500.00 for pain and suffering, $118.54 for unreimbursed expenses, and $2,358.51 for unreimbursed lost wages.

K.F. agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding K.F. the lump sum of $129,977.05, representing compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.