Herman Sanders v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Herman Sanders filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered right shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on November 28, 2017. He alleged the vaccine was administered in the United States, that he experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement for his condition.

Respondent denied that Mr. Sanders sustained a SIRVA Table injury, denied that the flu vaccine caused his alleged shoulder injury or any other condition, and denied that his current condition was a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.

Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that compensation should be awarded. The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation as the decision awarding damages.

Mr. Sanders was awarded a lump sum of $20,000.00, representing compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision directed the clerk of the court to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.