Judith Gilmour v. HHS - Pneumococcal, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Judith Gilmour filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following a pneumococcal conjugate (Prevnar 13) vaccine on March 11, 2020. The respondent conceded that Ms.
Gilmour is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for SIRVA. The court issued a ruling on entitlement on May 18, 2023, finding her eligible for compensation.
Subsequently, on July 17, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which Ms. Gilmour agreed to.
The court awarded Ms. Gilmour a total of $42,695.85, comprising $42,500.00 for pain and suffering and $195.85 for past unreimbursable expenses.
This award represents compensation for all damages available under the program. The case was filed on December 29, 2020, and the final decision awarding damages was issued on August 18, 2023.