John Hopper v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury (2018)

John Hopper filed a petition on January 31, 2017, alleging that he suffered a left shoulder injury caused by his influenza vaccination on September 28, 2015. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Hopper's injury was consistent with Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) and that it was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccine. The respondent also agreed that no other cause for the injury was identified, that Mr.

Hopper suffered sequelae for more than six months, and that he met all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 15, 2017, finding Mr.

Hopper entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on October 25, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Mr.

Hopper should be awarded $100,550.06. Mr.

Hopper, who is a competent adult, agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Mr.

Hopper a lump sum payment of $100,550.06 on February 15, 2018.