Scott Chovanec v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Scott Chovanec 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 vaccination on September 3, 2021. He further alleged that the injury caused residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that the petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that he had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding Scott Chovanec entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the respondent filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation, recommending an award of $57,500.00 for pain and suffering and $91.92 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $57,591.92. The petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages, awarding Scott Chovanec the stipulated amount of $57,591.92 as a lump sum payment.