Scott Rodemoyer v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Scott Rodemoyer filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a left shoulder injury caused by his influenza vaccine administered on October 24, 2015. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On June 19, 2017, the respondent conceded that petitioner's injury was consistent with a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) and that he was entitled to compensation. The respondent further stated that the injury was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccine and that petitioner had suffered the sequelae of his injury for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on June 28, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $85,745.70, which petitioner agreed to.

The Chief Special Master awarded Scott Rodemoyer a lump sum payment of $85,745.70, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.