Kerri Blumenthal v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Kerri Blumenthal 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 an influenza vaccine administered on December 10, 2019. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner's alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. Respondent proffered an award of $135,002.37, comprised of $130,000.00 for pain and suffering and $5,002.37 for past unreimbursable expenses, to which Petitioner agreed.

The Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to this award and ordered judgment entered accordingly.