Joseph Lamonde v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Joseph Lamonde filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging he suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving the influenza vaccine on October 6, 2015. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Lamonde's injury was consistent with SIRVA and was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccine. The respondent also confirmed that there were no other identified causes for the injury and that the condition persisted for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Mr. Lamonde entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on award of compensation, agreeing that Mr. Lamonde should receive $95,000.00.

This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The decision awarding damages was issued on March 20, 2018, granting a lump sum payment of $95,000.00 to Mr.

Lamonde.