Kimberly W. Center v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Kimberly W. Center filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccination received on September 30, 2020.

She further alleged that her injury resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) Report conceding that Petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation.

The decision awarded Kimberly W. Center a lump sum of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and an additional $1,004.92 to satisfy the State of Virginia Medicaid lien, for a total award of $51,004.92.

These amounts represent compensation for all damages available under the Act.