John Veselovsky v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

John Veselovsky filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine he received on November 29, 2016. He stated the vaccination occurred in the United States and that he experienced residual effects for more than six months, with no prior award or settlement for his condition.

Respondent denied that Mr. Veselovsky suffered a SIRVA Table injury or that the flu vaccine caused his injury.

Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation as his decision, awarding Mr.

Veselovsky a lump sum of $35,000.00. This amount is intended to compensate for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision directs the clerk of the court to enter judgment accordingly, pending any motion for review.