Megi Kola v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Megi Kola filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of a Meningococcal A, C, Y, and W-135, Meningococcal B, and/or influenza vaccine administered on December 14, 2020. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Kola is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury is consistent with a SIRVA as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table and that she satisfied all legal prerequisites. A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 14, 2023, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on March 18, 2024, a decision awarding damages was issued. The parties stipulated to an award of $45,017.86 for pain and suffering and past unreimbursable expenses, and an additional $3,406.92 to satisfy a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Medicaid lien.

The total award was $48,424.78.