Karen Valentine v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Karen Valentine filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 23, 2020, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on November 17, 2017. She alleged 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 on January 18, 2022, conceding that Petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 19, 2022, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

On April 19, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, stating Petitioner should be awarded $72,819.56, which included $72,500.00 for pain and suffering and $319.56 for past unreimbursed expenses. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner a lump sum payment of $72,819.56.