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

Kimberly Davidson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on September 24, 2021. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

An entitlement ruling was issued on March 28, 2024, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on June 27, 2024, the respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, which the petitioner agreed to.

The decision on damages, issued on August 2, 2024, awarded Kimberly Davidson a total of $85,109.37. This amount included $85,000.00 for pain and suffering and $109.37 for past unreimbursable expenses, representing all elements of compensation available under the Act.