Philip Altieri v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2015)

Philip Altieri filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered right shoulder injuries caused by the influenza vaccine he received on December 2, 2013. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Mr.

Altieri's injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and that it was not due to factors unrelated to the vaccination. The respondent also agreed that the injury lasted for more than six months.

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

Subsequently, the parties reached a proffer agreement for the award of damages. Mr.

Altieri was awarded $70,000.00 for pain and suffering and $728.09 for past unreimbursed expenses, totaling $70,728.09. Additionally, attorneys' fees and costs in the amount of $14,562.94 were awarded.

The total award to Mr. Altieri was $85,291.03.