Thomas Meirose v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Thomas Meirose filed a petition on January 12, 2021, alleging he suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 26, 2018. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on May 19, 2022, conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that the injury met the criteria for SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table, and that the case was timely filed and met the statutory severity requirement. A ruling on entitlement was issued on May 19, 2022, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

On August 2, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $70,731.70, which included $70,000.00 for pain and suffering and $731.70 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with this proposed award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding damages on September 2, 2022, granting the lump sum payment of $70,731.70 to Thomas Meirose, who is a competent adult.