Steven Widner v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Steven Widner filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 15, 2017, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 11, 2016. The respondent reviewed the petition and medical records and conceded that the claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA, agreeing that no other cause for the injury was identified and that the petitioner suffered sequelae for more than six months.

On December 3, 2018, the court issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Mr. Widner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on May 28, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, stating that Mr. Widner should be awarded $110,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,681.82 for past out-of-pocket medical expenses, totaling $113,681.82.

Mr. Widner, a competent adult, agreed with this proffered award.

On August 14, 2019, the court issued a decision awarding Mr. Widner the stipulated amount of $113,681.82.