Hans Varblow v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury (2016)

Hans Varblow filed a petition for compensation on August 26, 2015, alleging that he suffered a left shoulder injury due to receiving an influenza vaccine on November 27, 2013. The respondent conceded that the petitioner's injury was consistent with shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and was caused by the flu vaccine.

The respondent also stated that no other causes were identified and that the injury had sequelae for more than six months. Based on this concession, the petitioner was found entitled to compensation.

The respondent proffered an award of $35,000.00, which the petitioner agreed to. The Chief Special Master awarded Hans Varblow a lump sum payment of $35,000.00 for all damages.