Kimberly Ruth Archer v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Kimberly Ruth Archer filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 21, 2022, alleging that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of her influenza vaccination on October 13, 2021. She stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she suffered residual effects for more than six months, and that she had no prior award or settlement for this injury.

Respondent denied that Petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury or any other injury caused by the vaccine. Despite these positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on July 29, 2024, agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.

Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation as the decision, awarding Kimberly Ruth Archer a lump sum of $102,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the program.

The case proceeded as a Table claim, and the parties stipulated to the award amount, resolving all claims for damages and attorney fees.