Ryan Thompson v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Ryan Thompson 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 the influenza vaccine on October 6, 2016. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

After initial attempts at informal resolution, the court found that the onset of Mr. Thompson's SIRVA occurred within 48 hours of vaccination.

The Respondent subsequently filed a report conceding entitlement, stating that Mr. Thompson suffered SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Based on the Respondent's concession and the evidence, the court issued a ruling on entitlement. Later, the Respondent filed a proffer on the award of compensation, recommending an award of $111,380.61.

This amount represented $110,000.00 for past and future pain and suffering, and $1,380.61 in unreimbursed medical expenses. Mr.

Thompson agreed with this proffered award. The court accepted the proffer and awarded Mr.

Thompson the lump sum of $111,380.61. This amount compensated him for all damages available under the Act, excluding attorneys' fees and litigation costs, which would be determined at a later date.