Jade Bunnell v. HHS - HPV, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Jade Bunnell filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine on April 11, 2019. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Bunnell is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury met the criteria for SIRVA as set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation. The respondent also confirmed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was administered in the United States, and the injury resulted in residual effects for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 31, 2023, finding Ms. Bunnell entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on June 28, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer on the award of compensation, which Ms. Bunnell agreed to.

The court awarded Ms. Bunnell a lump sum payment of $80,000.00 for pain and suffering.