Hilton H. Dier, III v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2016)

Hilton H. Dier, III, filed a petition on June 5, 2015, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

He alleged that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of receiving the influenza vaccine on December 4, 2012. He further alleged that he experienced residual effects of this injury for more than six months.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused or significantly aggravated the petitioner's alleged injury. However, both parties agreed to settle the case.

The stipulation stated that the flu vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table. The parties agreed that a decision should be entered awarding the petitioner compensation.

The court reviewed the file and adopted the stipulation as its decision. The stipulation awarded Hilton H.

Dier, III, a lump sum of $50,000.00 as compensation for all damages.