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

Robert Anderson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury as the result of an influenza vaccination received on September 1, 2020. The respondent conceded that the injury was consistent with SIRVA (shoulder injury related to vaccine administration) as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.

The respondent noted that Mr. Anderson had no prior history of shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours after the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that Mr. Anderson suffered residual effects for more than six months, satisfying all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 25, 2023, finding Mr. Anderson entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on August 9, 2023, the respondent proffered an award of $47,500.00 for actual pain and suffering, which Mr. Anderson accepted.

The Chief Special Master awarded this lump sum payment to Mr. Anderson.