Steve Helms v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Steve Helms filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 18, 2017, alleging he suffered a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 16, 2015. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) Report stating that he did not contest that Mr.

Helms was entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that the alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA caused-in-fact by the flu vaccine and did not identify any other causes.

Based on the respondent's position and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Mr. Helms entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on October 10, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $116,292.68, which Mr. Helms agreed to.

The Chief Special Master awarded Mr. Helms a lump sum payment of $116,292.68.