Kelli Hill v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Kelli Hill filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of her influenza vaccination on September 29, 2018. The respondent conceded that Ms.
Hill is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury met the criteria for a SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table. The respondent noted that Ms.
Hill had no prior history of right shoulder issues, that her pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition could explain the pain. The six-month sequela requirement was also met.
Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued on November 22, 2024. Pursuant to respondent's proffer, to which Ms.
Hill agreed, the court awarded $110,000.00 for actual pain and suffering, and an additional $8,256.32 to satisfy a State of Ohio Medicaid lien. The total award was $118,256.32.