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

Veronica Kramb 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 vaccine on November 30, 2021. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating Petitioner should be awarded $68,048.33, comprised of $67,500.00 in pain and suffering and $548.33 in past unreimbursable expenses.

Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master awarded Veronica Kramb a lump sum payment of $68,048.33, representing compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.