Justin M. Gillespie v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Justin Gillespie filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on November 8, 2016. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 20, 2018, finding Mr. Gillespie entitled to compensation for SIRVA.

Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation on March 29, 2019, indicating that Mr. Gillespie should be awarded $110,000.00, and that Mr.

Gillespie agreed with this proffered award. The decision states that Mr.

Gillespie is a competent adult and does not require evidence of guardianship. The court awarded Mr.

Gillespie a lump sum payment of $110,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The clerk of the court was directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.