James Wetzel v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2022)

James Wetzel filed a petition for vaccine compensation alleging that he suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination on October 3, 2018. He stated that the vaccination occurred in the United States, that he experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that he had not received any prior award or settlement for this injury.

Respondent denied that Mr. Wetzel sustained a Table injury for SIRVA or that the flu vaccine caused his injury.

Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. The court adopted the stipulation as its decision.

Mr. Wetzel was awarded a lump sum of $96,000.00 payable to him, and an additional $217.75 to reimburse a Medicaid lien for services rendered by the State of New York.

These amounts represent compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The decision was entered on June 17, 2022, following the stipulation filed on May 6, 2022.