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

Ronald Poulin filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 28, 2021. He further alleged that the residual effects of his injury lasted for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Mr. Poulin's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting he had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that the injury's effects persisted for over six months and that Mr. Poulin was entitled to compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement was granted. Subsequently, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to a settlement.

The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr. Poulin a lump sum of $47,500.00 for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

This award represents a full and complete settlement of the claim, with the stipulation not constituting an admission by the respondent that the vaccine caused the injury, but acknowledging that Mr. Poulin met the Table criteria for entitlement.