Kathleen Pachucki v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Kathleen Pachucki filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on January 7, 2020. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a report conceding that Ms.
Pachucki is entitled to compensation. The respondent stated that the petitioner met the criteria for SIRVA as outlined in the Vaccine Injury Table and its Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation.
The court found that Ms. Pachucki is entitled to compensation.
Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $120,000.00 for pain and suffering. Ms.
Pachucki agreed with this proffered award. Based on the record, the court awarded Ms.
Pachucki a lump sum payment of $120,000.00 for pain and suffering, representing all damages available under the Vaccine Act.