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

Robert O’Connell filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of his December 28, 2019 influenza vaccination. He claimed residual effects lasting more than six months and met other program requirements.

Respondent denied that Mr. O’Connell sustained a SIRVA Table injury, denied that the flu vaccine caused his alleged SIRVA or any other injury, and denied that his current condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.

Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on May 7, 2024, agreeing that compensation should be awarded. The Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

Mr. O’Connell was awarded a lump sum of $46,597.90, representing compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The award was made payable to Mr. O’Connell.