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

Lionel Cartwright filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on October 18, 2019. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Cartwright is entitled to compensation, agreeing that his injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. The respondent noted that Mr.

Cartwright had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also confirmed that Mr.

Cartwright experienced residual effects for more than six months and met all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 21, 2023, finding him entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on February 2, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $40,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Mr. Cartwright agreed to.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Mr. Cartwright a lump sum payment of $40,000.00 for pain and suffering.