Holly Jenkins v. HHS - Influenza, left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Holly Jenkins filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 4, 2020. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Ms.

Jenkins' claim met the Vaccine Injury Table criteria for SIRVA and that she satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found Ms.

Jenkins entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision was issued awarding damages.

The award included a lump sum of $35,000.00 for pain and suffering and $225.00 for actual unreimbursable expenses, totaling $35,225.00. This amount was intended to compensate for all damages available under the Act.

The petition was filed on January 29, 2021, and the decision awarding damages was issued on July 3, 2023.