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

Joseph Putignano filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that the influenza vaccine he received on September 30, 2016, caused him to develop a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). He further alleged that he experienced residual effects of this condition for more than six months.

Respondent denied that Mr. Putignano sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused his alleged shoulder injuries.

Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. The court found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

Pursuant to the stipulation, Joseph Putignano was awarded a lump sum of $50,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. This award represents a settlement of liability and damages claimed under the program.