James Kelliher v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

James Kelliher filed a petition for compensation on January 7, 2021, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on November 17, 2019. He stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, the injury had residual effects for more than six months, and there had been no prior award or settlement for his condition.

Respondent denied that Mr. Kelliher sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the flu vaccine caused his injury.

Nevertheless, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation as his decision, awarding Mr.

Kelliher a lump sum of $65,000.00 for all items of damages. The parties agreed that this stipulation represents a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages, except for attorney's fees and litigation costs.