Edward Ries v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Edward Ries filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 1, 2020, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 19, 2019. He stated the injury was a defined Table injury and that he experienced residual effects for more than six months.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, finding that his SIRVA met the criteria of the Vaccine Injury Table. A ruling on entitlement was issued on April 21, 2022, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on April 25, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $33,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to. The Chief Special Master issued a decision on June 9, 2022, awarding Petitioner a lump sum payment of $33,000.00 for his pain and suffering.