Michael Hanson v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Michael Hanson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccine administered on October 14, 2020. He alleged that the residual effects of his condition lasted for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr. Hanson is entitled to compensation.

The respondent concluded that Mr. Hanson's injury was consistent with a SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that he satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on August 14, 2023, finding Mr. Hanson entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on August 24, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $55,000.00. Mr.

Hanson agreed with this proffered award. Based on the record, the Chief Special Master awarded Mr.

Hanson a lump sum payment of $55,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act, including pain and suffering.