Sean Holtzclaw v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Sean Holtzclaw filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that he suffered a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of receiving the influenza vaccine on September 26, 2017. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Holtzclaw's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA, agreeing that he had no prior history of shoulder issues, experienced onset of pain within 48 hours of vaccination, and that the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection shoulder. Based on this concession and the evidence, the court issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Mr.

Holtzclaw entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending $80,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Mr.

Holtzclaw agreed to. The court accepted this proffer and awarded Mr.

Holtzclaw a lump sum payment of $80,000.00 for pain and suffering.