Kelly Dziuban v. HHS - HPV, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Kelly Dziuban 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 receiving a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination on January 11, 2022. She further alleged that the injury caused residual effects lasting more than six months.
The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, 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 had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A Ruling on Entitlement was subsequently issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.
The parties then reached a stipulation for damages. The respondent proffered an award of $62,500.00 for pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to.
Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Decision Awarding Damages, awarding Petitioner a lump sum payment of $62,500.00 for pain and suffering. This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Act.