Benzion Zimmer v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Benzion Zimmer filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 13, 2020, alleging he developed shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on November 11, 2018. He stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, his symptoms persisted for over six months, and he had not received prior compensation for vaccine-related injuries.
Respondent denied that Mr. Zimmer sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused his injury.
Despite these positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on January 2, 2024, agreeing to settle the case. The court adopted the stipulation as its decision, awarding Mr.
Zimmer $27,000.00 as compensation for all damages. This amount represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages.
The decision was finalized on February 9, 2024.