Branden Richter v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Branden Richter filed a petition for compensation on January 2, 2019, alleging he suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 25, 2017. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Richter is entitled to compensation, stating he had no prior history of shoulder issues, experienced pain within 48 hours of vaccination, and the pain was limited to the injected shoulder. The respondent also agreed that Mr.

Richter met the statutory severity requirement of suffering residual effects for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 22, 2020, finding Mr.

Richter entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on April 19, 2021, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The parties agreed to a total award of $70,000.00, representing compensation for all eligible damages, to be paid as a lump sum to Mr. Richter, who is a competent adult.