John Sullivan v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

John Sullivan, an adult, received an influenza vaccine on September 22, 2020. He alleged that he suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), a condition listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

He further claimed that the residual effects of his injury lasted for more than six months. The court found that his pain onset occurred within 48 hours of vaccination and that he met the six-month severity requirement.

The evidence presented included medical records detailing his visits to his primary care provider and an orthopedist, as well as declarations from Mr. Sullivan and his ex-wife explaining his delayed treatment and symptom duration.

Respondent initially contested entitlement, arguing that Mr. Sullivan failed to provide sufficient evidence of onset and severity.

However, after the court ruled in favor of entitlement, the parties stipulated to an award. Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded Mr.

Sullivan $32,753.74, comprising $32,500.00 for pain and suffering and $253.74 for past unreimbursable expenses.