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

John Anderson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that an influenza vaccination he received on September 23, 2020, caused a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). He stated that his injury persisted for longer than six months and that he had not received any prior compensation.

The respondent conceded that Mr. Anderson was entitled to compensation, agreeing that his injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.

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

The respondent also confirmed the injury's residual effects lasted more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Mr.

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

The respondent proffered an award of $63,638.83, which included $65,000.00 for pain and suffering, and Mr. Anderson agreed with this amount.

The court awarded Mr. Anderson a lump sum payment of $65,000.00 for pain and suffering.