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

Donald Wells filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 27, 2018, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 4, 2017. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On October 7, 2019, the respondent conceded that Mr. Wells was entitled to compensation, agreeing that his medical course was consistent with a SIRVA and that he met all legal prerequisites.

A ruling on entitlement was issued that day. Subsequently, on November 6, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, stating that Mr.

Wells should be awarded $111,081.55, comprised of $110,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,081.55 for past unreimbursed medical expenses. The proffer indicated that Mr.

Wells agreed with this award. On December 26, 2019, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Mr.

Wells the stipulated lump sum of $111,081.55.