Charles Meyers v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Charles Meyers filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that he suffered a Table injury, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), as a result of an influenza vaccination on December 31, 2019. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded entitlement to compensation, agreeing that Mr.

Meyers satisfied the criteria for SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table. The respondent also confirmed that the case was timely filed, the vaccination occurred in the United States, the injury had residual effects for more than six months, and there was no unrelated factor that was a more likely cause of the injury.

Following the ruling on entitlement, the parties were unable to informally resolve the issue of damages. After a hearing on April 21, 2023, the Chief Special Master awarded Mr.

Meyers $75,000.00 for pain and suffering. This amount represents compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.