Daniel Van Doren v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Daniel Van Doren 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 his January 30, 2018 influenza vaccination. 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, stating that DICP concluded his alleged injury meets the requirements of a Table injury claim for a left SIRVA. Respondent agreed that Petitioner had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

On February 12, 2021, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 1, 2021, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating Petitioner should be awarded $72,352.00, representing $72,000.00 in pain and suffering and $352.00 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. Based on the record, the Chief Special Master awarded Petitioner a lump sum payment of $72,352.00.