Michael Eiras v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Michael Eiras filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 12, 2019, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on February 2, 2018. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Eiras's medical course was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that he satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 22, 2021, finding Mr.

Eiras entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on December 21, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation.

The parties agreed to an award of $87,105.79, which included $77,500.00 for pain and suffering, $830.00 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $8,775.79 for past lost wages. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding damages on January 24, 2022, in the agreed-upon amount.