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

Kristen Dixon filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on November 5, 2020. The respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that Ms.

Dixon met the criteria for SIRVA under the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, the respondent noted that she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The case proceeded to determine damages, as the parties could not reach an informal resolution. Ms.

Dixon sought $77,500.00 for pain and suffering. After considering arguments and comparable cases, the Chief Special Master awarded Ms.

Dixon $73,000.00 for her actual pain and suffering, representing compensation for all available damages.