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

John Robinson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccination he received on September 22, 2018. He stated that the vaccination was administered in the United States, that he suffered residual effects for more than six months, and that no lawsuits were filed or settlements accepted for this injury.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused his injury or that he sustained a SIRVA Table Injury. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on August 23, 2022, agreeing that compensation should be awarded.

Chief Special Master Corcoran found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision awarding damages. Mr.

Robinson was awarded a lump sum of $80,000.00, which represents compensation for all items of damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act. The decision directs the Clerk of Court to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.