Wilian Machado v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Wilian Machado filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination on October 13, 2018. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Machado's injury was consistent with a SIRVA injury as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table and that the residual effects had lasted for more than six months. Based on this concession and the evidence of record, the court found Mr.

Machado entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on damages.

The respondent recommended an award of $50,600.63, comprising $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $600.63 for past unreimbursable expenses. Mr.

Machado agreed with this proffered award. The court accepted the proffer and awarded Mr.

Machado a lump sum payment of $50,600.63, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.