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

Christopher Nguyen filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccine he received on September 11, 2020. The respondent conceded that Petitioner's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA, agreeing that his injury was consistent with the Table requirements, including onset within 48 hours, pain and reduced range of motion limited to the injection site, and lasting longer than six months.

The respondent also confirmed the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and no prior compensation had been awarded. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted.

Subsequently, the parties stipulated to an award of damages. The court awarded Christopher Nguyen a total of $58,610.00, comprising $58,500.00 for pain and suffering and $110.00 for unreimbursable expenses, as a lump sum payment.