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

Andrew Potts filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury caused by his October 25, 2014 influenza vaccination. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On March 2, 2016, the respondent conceded that Mr. Potts' injury was consistent with shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and was caused by the flu vaccine.

The respondent also agreed that no other cause was identified and that Mr. Potts suffered sequelae for more than six months, satisfying all legal prerequisites.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 3, 2016, finding Mr. Potts entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on April 25, 2016, the respondent filed a proffer of damages, recommending an award of $85,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Mr. Potts agreed to.

The parties stipulated that the injury did not impair his earning capacity and that there were no past unreimbursable expenses. On September 23, 2016, a decision was issued awarding Mr.

Potts a lump sum payment of $85,000.00 for pain and suffering.