Todd Rosenthal v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury (2018)

Todd Rosenthal filed a petition for compensation on May 24, 2017, alleging he suffered a left shoulder injury as a result of an influenza vaccine received on September 29, 2015. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On February 16, 2018, the respondent conceded that the petitioner's injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table, and that he was entitled to compensation. The respondent noted that the petitioner had no prior history of shoulder issues, pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, pain was limited to the shoulder where the vaccine was administered, and no other condition explained the pain.

The ruling on entitlement was issued on February 16, 2018. Subsequently, on March 26, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $60,000.00, which the petitioner agreed to.

The decision awarding damages was issued on June 13, 2018, granting a lump sum payment of $60,000.00 to Todd Rosenthal, who was noted to be a competent adult.