Adam MacKay v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2022)

Adam MacKay filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on December 7, 2017. Initially, the respondent contested entitlement, but later filed an amended report conceding that Mr.

MacKay was entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that Mr.

MacKay had no prior history of left shoulder issues, that his pain occurred within 48 hours after the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and that no other condition explained the pain. The Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Mr.

MacKay eligible for compensation. Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $75,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Mr.

MacKay, a competent adult, agreed to. The court awarded Mr.

MacKay a lump sum payment of $75,000.00.