Jimmy Zavala v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Jimmy Zavala filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that he suffered a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 16, 2018. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr.

Zavala was entitled to compensation. The respondent concluded that Mr.

Zavala's claim met the Table criteria for a SIRVA and that he had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Mr.

Zavala entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The respondent had proffered an award of $65,000.00, which Mr. Zavala agreed to.

The court awarded Mr. Zavala a lump sum payment of $65,000.00, representing compensation for all available damages.