Juan Carlos Lopez v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Juan Carlos Lopez filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on October 19, 2020. He stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that he experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement for his condition.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Mr. Lopez sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused his injury.

Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr.

Lopez a lump sum of $15,209.94. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The case was settled based on a stipulation, with the respondent not admitting that the vaccine caused the alleged injury.