Jeffrey Caputo v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury that included an impingement syndrome, bicipital tendonitis, supraspinatus tendinosis, deltoid tendonitis, a rotator cuff arthropathy/tear, acromioclavicular synovitis, and bicipital tenosynovitis (2018)

Jeffrey Caputo filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he received a flu vaccine on October 2, 2015, and subsequently suffered a right shoulder injury. His alleged injuries included impingement syndrome, bicipital tendonitis, supraspinatus tendinosis, deltoid tendonitis, a rotator cuff arthropathy/tear, acromioclavicular synovitis, and bicipital tenosynovitis.

The respondent conceded that Caputo was entitled to compensation, agreeing that his injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and was caused by the flu vaccination. The respondent also confirmed that there was no other identified cause for the injury and that Caputo suffered residual effects for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 30, 2017, finding Caputo entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on April 9, 2018, a decision awarding damages was issued based on a proffer from the respondent.

The parties agreed to a lump sum payment of $77,403.96 to compensate Caputo for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.