Eric Kurtz, M.D. v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Dr. Eric Kurtz filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 27, 2021, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on September 12, 2018.

He stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, the injury persisted for more than six months, and no lawsuits were filed. Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on September 17, 2021, conceding that Dr.

Kurtz is entitled to compensation. Respondent concluded that the petitioner met the criteria for a presumed SIRVA, as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, and agreed that damages should be limited to the left-sided SIRVA and its sequelae.

Based on the respondent's concession and the record, the Chief Special Master found Dr. Kurtz entitled to compensation, with the damages to be determined in a subsequent ruling.