Jon Martin v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Jon Martin filed a petition for compensation on July 25, 2016, alleging he received an influenza vaccine on October 10, 2015, and subsequently suffered an injury to his left shoulder secondary to the vaccination. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On February 9, 2017, the respondent conceded that the alleged injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and that no other causes were identified. The respondent also agreed that the petitioner suffered the condition for more than six months, satisfying the legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on February 9, 2017, finding Jon Martin entitled to compensation. On August 8, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing a lump sum of $70,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,430.87 for the satisfaction of the State of Nevada Medicaid lien.

The petitioner agreed with the proffered award. On February 2, 2018, the court issued a decision awarding Jon Martin a total of $71,430.87 in compensation.