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

Jesse Lloyd filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) due to an influenza vaccine he received on November 9, 2017. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Lloyd is entitled to compensation, agreeing that he suffered a SIRVA of the left shoulder as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. The respondent noted that Mr.

Lloyd had no recent history of shoulder pain, the onset of pain occurred within 48 hours after the vaccination, the pain was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the symptoms. The respondent further agreed that Mr.

Lloyd suffered residual effects for more than six months, satisfying the legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 3, 2020, finding Mr.

Lloyd entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on January 13, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending $85,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Mr.

Lloyd agreed to. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Mr.

Lloyd a lump sum payment of $85,000.00.