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

Kristopher Grymonpre filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on November 16, 2018. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, acknowledging that Petitioner satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation. Based on this concession and the evidence of record, a ruling on entitlement was issued finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Petitioner should be awarded $55,750.00, comprised of $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $750.00 for unreimbursed medical expenses. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner a lump sum payment of $55,750.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.