Laurent Jones v. HHS - Influenza, left Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Laurent Jones filed a petition on September 11, 2018, alleging he suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 8, 2016. The respondent conceded that the claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and that the petitioner was entitled to compensation.

The respondent confirmed that the petitioner had no prior history of shoulder issues, experienced onset of pain within 48 hours of vaccination, and that the pain was limited to the vaccinated shoulder. The case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and the petitioner met the statutory severity requirement.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 4, 2020, finding the petitioner entitled to compensation. On January 25, 2021, the respondent proffered an award of $70,000.00, representing all elements of compensation.

The petitioner, a competent adult, agreed with this award. A decision awarding damages was issued on March 4, 2021, granting a lump sum payment of $70,000.00 to the petitioner.