Nikola Zaturoski v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Nikola Zaturoski filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccine he received on October 10, 2018. Respondent denied that the injury was caused by the vaccine.

The parties, however, filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case. The stipulation stated that the flu vaccine is on the Vaccine Injury Table and that Mr.

Zaturoski received the vaccine in the United States and experienced residual effects for more than six months. The stipulation also confirmed there had been no prior award or settlement for this condition.

Chief Special Master Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision awarding damages. Mr.

Zaturoski was awarded a lump sum of $42,000.00 for pain and suffering and past lost earnings. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.

The decision directs the clerk of the court to enter judgment in accordance with this decision, unless a motion for review is filed.