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

Krista Davidson 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 vaccine received on October 22, 2022. The respondent conceded 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 issued on June 27, 2024, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on November 7, 2024, the respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, which Petitioner agreed to.

The court awarded Krista Davidson a lump sum of $53,515.50, which included $52,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,015.50 for past unreimbursable expenses. This award represents compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.