Floyd Meyer v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Floyd Meyer filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 24, 2020. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) Report conceding that the petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA, a defined Table injury, and that he had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Subsequently, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Mr. Meyer entitled to compensation.

The parties then filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Mr. Meyer should be awarded $192,608.79, which included $190,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,608.79 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Mr. Meyer agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Mr. Meyer the lump sum payment of $192,608.79, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.