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

Leah King 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 an influenza vaccine on September 10, 2020. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA, a defined Table injury, and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 10, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on June 20, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Petitioner should be awarded $153,249.13.

This amount represents $145,000.00 for pain and suffering, $5,202.63 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $3,046.50 for past lost wages. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner the lump sum of $153,249.13.