Keven Otteni v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2017)

Keven Otteni filed a petition for compensation on November 3, 2016, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered to his left shoulder on October 25, 2015. The respondent conceded that the petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA and was caused by the flu vaccination.

The respondent also agreed that no other causes for the injury were identified and that the petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found the petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on April 26, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $172,374.91, which the petitioner agreed to. The court awarded the petitioner a lump sum payment of $172,374.91, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The petitioner is a competent adult.