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

Kathleen Knouse, an adult, 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 an influenza vaccine received on September 17, 2021. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation.

The respondent agreed 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. On January 2, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on March 8, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which Petitioner agreed with. The court awarded Kathleen Knouse a lump sum payment of $105,000.00 for pain and suffering, representing compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.

The decision was issued on April 11, 2024.