Richard Jones v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Richard Jones filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccination he received on October 26, 2020. The petition stated that the vaccination was administered in the United States, the injury caused sequelae lasting more than six months, and no prior compensation had been received.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Respondent further agreed that Petitioner had no prior history of shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

Based on Respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.

Respondent proffered an award of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to. The court awarded Richard Jones a lump sum payment of $50,000.00 in pain and suffering.