Kimberly Uribe v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Kimberly Uribe 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 vaccination on October 12, 2021. She further alleged that the injury caused residual effects for more than six months.
The respondent conceded that her alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on April 22, 2024, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.
Subsequently, on September 13, 2024, a Decision Awarding Damages was issued. Pursuant to respondent's proffer, to which Petitioner agreed, she was awarded $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $157.22 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $55,157.22.
This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Act.