Daniel Boits v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Daniel Boits filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of receiving the influenza vaccine on November 1, 2016. The respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation, finding that he had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Act.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 8, 2018, finding petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 11, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $80,245.62, which included $77,500.00 for pain and suffering and $2,745.62 for past unreimbursed expenses.

Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding damages on June 5, 2019, granting petitioner a lump sum payment of $80,245.62.