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

Karen Lindsey filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination on October 20, 2020. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was localized to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted on October 4, 2023.

Subsequently, on January 19, 2024, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $55,385.30, which included $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $385.30 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Petitioner agreed with this award. The court awarded the lump sum payment of $55,385.30 to Karen Lindsey.