Richard Jones v. HHS - Pneumococcal, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Richard Jones 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 a pneumococcal conjugate vaccination he received on October 15, 2018. The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, stating that the claim meets the Table criteria for SIRVA.

Specifically, the respondent noted that Petitioner had no prior history of shoulder issues and that his pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection site. The respondent also agreed that no other condition could explain Petitioner's symptoms and that he experienced residual effects for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer for an award of compensation.

The decision awarded Richard Jones a lump sum payment of $53,873.49, consisting of $52,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,373.49 for past unreimbursed expenses.