Kimberly Crysler-Ehlen v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2023)

Kimberly Crysler-Ehlen 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 December 16, 2020. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 22, 2023, finding Ms. Crysler-Ehlen entitled to compensation for SIRVA.

Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation on October 11, 2023, indicating that Ms. Crysler-Ehlen should be awarded $75,017.54, comprised of $70,000.00 for pain and suffering and $5,017.54 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Ms. Crysler-Ehlen agreed with this proffered award.

The decision awarded Ms. Crysler-Ehlen a lump sum payment of $75,017.54.

This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act, including pain and suffering and unreimbursable expenses. The case proceeded as a Table claim, and entitlement was granted, leading to a stipulated award.