Robert L. Goewey v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Robert L. Goewey alleged that an influenza vaccine administered on October 21, 2016, caused him to suffer a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

The case proceeded as a Table claim. Following the filing of the petition, an onset hearing was held, after which the Special Master indicated that the claim had a low probability of success due to insufficient evidence to substantiate the SIRVA injury and the elements of a Table claim.

The Special Master provided Mr. Goewey further opportunities to submit evidence and arguments.

However, Mr. Goewey failed to meet multiple court-ordered deadlines for filing briefs or status reports.

Despite warnings, he did not comply with the court's orders. Consequently, the case was dismissed for failure to prosecute and for insufficient proof, as Mr.

Goewey did not meet his burden of proof with supporting medical records or a competent physician's opinion.