Michael Vang v. HHS - Influenza, left arm pain, adhesive capsulitis, and disability which satisfies the Table definition for a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) (2021)

Michael Vang filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered left arm pain, adhesive capsulitis, and disability satisfying the Table definition for a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on December 7, 2017. The respondent conceded that compensation was appropriate, agreeing that Mr.

Vang met the criteria for a presumed SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Based on this concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Mr.

Vang entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties filed a proffer on award of compensation.

The respondent recommended an award of $65,000.00, representing all elements of compensation available under the Act, and Mr. Vang agreed with this proffered award.

The court awarded Mr. Vang a lump sum payment of $65,000.00.