Kristina Albertson v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Kristina Albertson 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 vaccination received on August 27, 2022. The petition stated that her injury caused residual effects for more than six months.

Respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation. The respondent specifically stated that the injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting no prior history of shoulder issues, pain occurring within 48 hours of vaccination, and pain limited to the injection site.

The respondent also agreed that the residual effects lasted more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement finding Kristina Albertson entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $110,000.00 for pain and suffering and $4,583.73 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $114,583.73. Kristina Albertson agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Kristina Albertson a lump sum payment of $114,583.73.