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

Marc Clodfelter, an adult, received an influenza vaccine on October 6, 2020. He filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 16, 2021, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of the vaccination.

He further stated that the injury was a Table injury, that it had residual effects for more than six months, and that he had not received a prior award or settlement for this condition. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Mr.

Clodfelter sustained a SIRVA or that the flu vaccine caused his alleged injury. Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.

Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation as his decision. Mr.

Clodfelter was awarded a lump sum of $40,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. This award represents a negotiated settlement of liability and damages.