Christopher W. Lindbloom v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Christopher W. Lindbloom filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of his October 20, 2017 influenza vaccination.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, reviewed the petition and medical records and conceded that Mr. Lindbloom was entitled to compensation.

The respondent specifically noted that Mr. Lindbloom had no prior history of shoulder issues, that his pain began within 48 hours of the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that Mr. Lindbloom suffered residual effects for more than six months, satisfying the legal prerequisites for compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Mr. Lindbloom entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a damages decision was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $57,643.62, which included $143.62 for unreimbursable expenses and $57,500.00 for pain and suffering.

Mr. Lindbloom agreed with this award.

The court accepted the proffer and awarded Mr. Lindbloom the lump sum of $57,643.62.