Kayla Goggans v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Kayla Goggans filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on October 6, 2022. She further alleged that her injury resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Goggans is entitled to compensation.

The respondent specifically agreed that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting she had no prior shoulder issues, experienced pain within 48 hours of the vaccination, the pain was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that her condition persisted for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Ms. Goggans entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing $52,500.00 for pain and suffering and $667.24 for unreimbursable expenses, totaling $53,167.24. Ms.

Goggans agreed with this proposed award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding this amount as a lump sum payment, concluding the case.