Kerryington P. Pedigo v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Kerryington P. Pedigo 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 received on November 17, 2021.

She further alleged that she suffered residual effects for more than six months and met all other legal requirements for compensation. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, finding her injury consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.

The court issued a ruling on entitlement on May 16, 2025, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on May 20, 2025, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating Petitioner should be awarded $91,088.61, consisting of $90,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,088.61 for unreimbursed expenses.

Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. The court issued a decision awarding damages on June 27, 2025, awarding Petitioner the lump sum of $91,088.61.