Kristine E. Zadrazil v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Kristine Zadrazil, an adult, received an influenza vaccination on October 26, 2018. Within 48 hours, she developed shoulder pain and was diagnosed with a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA).

She alleged that her injury persisted for more than six months. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting she had no prior history of shoulder issues and no other condition explained her pain.

The respondent also agreed that her residual effects lasted more than six months, satisfying all legal prerequisites for compensation. The case proceeded as a Table claim, and entitlement was granted on July 5, 2023.

Subsequently, on September 20, 2024, a decision awarding damages was issued based on respondent's proffer. The proffer, to which she agreed, provided for an award of $175,517.50, comprising $162,500.00 for pain and suffering and $13,017.50 for past unreimbursable expenses.

This lump sum payment was made to Kristine Zadrazil as compensation for her vaccine-related injury.