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

Michael Sweeney filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccine he received on or about November 24, 2019. The petition was filed on January 12, 2021.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that Petitioner had no prior shoulder issues, experienced pain within 48 hours of the vaccination, and the pain was limited to the injection site. Respondent also agreed that Petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months and met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 16, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 8, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, agreeing to an award of $41,000.00 for pain and suffering, plus $388.06 to satisfy a State of Illinois Medicaid lien.

Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The decision awarding damages was issued on April 11, 2024, granting a total award of $41,388.06.