David Ponsness v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2016)

David Ponsness filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that his January 11, 2013 influenza vaccination caused him to suffer shoulder injuries. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that the alleged injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and that Mr. Ponsness met the statutory requirements for compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Mr. Ponsness entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $75,000.00, which Mr. Ponsness agreed to.

The court issued a decision awarding Mr. Ponsness a lump sum payment of $75,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.