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

Robert Lenhart filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on February 19, 2020. The initial ruling on entitlement found that Mr.

Lenhart's pain onset occurred within 48 hours of his vaccination and that he met all requirements for a Table SIRVA claim, entitling him to compensation. The respondent initially contested entitlement, arguing Mr.

Lenhart failed to prove the onset of pain within 48 hours. However, subsequent medical records consistently linked his pain to the vaccination, and the court found preponderant evidence supported the claim.

The case proceeded to a damages award. On April 11, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending $33,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Mr.

Lenhart agreed to. The court issued a decision awarding this lump sum payment to Mr.

Lenhart on May 20, 2024.