Kaja Marshall v. HHS - Meningococcal, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Kaja Marshall filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she developed a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a Meningococcal-B vaccination received on April 21, 2022. The respondent conceded that Petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on March 27, 2024, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on June 10, 2024, the respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, which Petitioner agreed to.

The decision awarding damages, dated July 12, 2024, awarded Kaja Marshall a lump sum of $50,540.56, representing $48,500.00 for pain and suffering and $2,040.56 for past unreimbursable expenses. This amount was intended to compensate for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Act.