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

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 May 24, 2024, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on October 15, 2024, a Decision Awarding Damages was issued. The parties stipulated to an award of $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.