Kimberly Blessed v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Kimberly Blessed 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 August 10, 2020. She stated the vaccine was given in the United States, that she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement for her condition.

Respondent denied that Ms. Blessed sustained a SIRVA, denied that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury or any other injury, and denied that her current condition was a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.

Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms.

Blessed a lump sum of $38,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The case proceeded as a Table claim, and the award was made pursuant to a stipulation.