Martin Smith v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2023)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Martin Smith, an adult, received an influenza vaccine on September 29, 2020. Within 48 hours, he developed shoulder pain and a reduced range of motion, diagnosed as Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA).
The respondent conceded that Mr. Smith's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table, noting he had no prior shoulder issues, his symptoms were localized to the injection site, and no other condition explained his symptoms.
The respondent also agreed that his injury lasted for at least six months, satisfying the statutory requirement for compensation. The Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement on June 21, 2023, finding Mr.
Smith entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on October 31, 2023, a decision awarding damages was issued, granting Mr.
Smith a lump sum payment of $62,500.00 for pain and suffering, which he agreed was acceptable.