Kelly Hannon v. HHS - HPV, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Kelly Hannon filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 3, 2021, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an HPV vaccination received on February 10, 2021. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting no prior history of shoulder issues, pain occurring within 48 hours post-vaccination, pain limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other identified cause.

The ruling on entitlement was issued on September 18, 2023, finding Kelly Hannon entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on January 25, 2024, the respondent proffered an award of $85,872.61, comprising $85,000.00 for pain and suffering and $872.61 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Kelly Hannon, an adult, agreed with this award. A decision awarding damages was issued on March 4, 2024, granting the lump sum payment.