William E. Wohlleben v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

William E. Wohlleben 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 an influenza vaccine he received on October 17, 2018.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr. Wohlleben is entitled to compensation.

The respondent concluded that Mr. Wohlleben satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for a SIRVA, and that he met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Subsequently, a ruling on entitlement was issued on April 29, 2022, finding Mr. Wohlleben entitled to compensation.

On May 3, 2022, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $48,500.00, which Mr. Wohlleben agreed to.

The court issued a decision awarding Mr. Wohlleben a lump sum payment of $48,500.00 for all damages available under the Act.

This amount represents compensation for pain and suffering.