Kristin Bassett v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Kristin Bassett filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 5, 2020, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccine administered on October 31, 2018. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on November 9, 2022, conceding that Ms.

Bassett's injury was consistent with SIRVA and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on November 14, 2022, finding Ms. Bassett entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on November 28, 2022, a Decision Awarding Damages was filed. The parties agreed to a proffer of $100,000.00 for actual pain and suffering, representing compensation for all elements of economic and noneconomic damages.

This amount was awarded as a lump sum payment to Kristin Bassett, who is a competent adult. The decision was issued on December 30, 2022.

Petitioner was represented by William A. Ramsey of Barrett & McNagny, and respondent was represented by Kimberly Shubert Davey of the U.S.

Department of Justice.