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

Aaron Vadeboncoeur filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on January 4, 2019. The petition was filed on June 4, 2021.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner's injury was consistent with a SIRVA as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table and that Petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on Respondent's concession, a ruling on entitlement was issued on December 14, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on January 3, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $47,815.00, comprised of $47,500.00 for pain and suffering and $315.00 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

On February 6, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner the lump sum of $47,815.00.