Aaron Lindh v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Aaron Lindh 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 September 23, 2020. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr.

Lindh was entitled to compensation. The respondent determined that Mr.

Lindh had no prior shoulder issues, his pain began within 48 hours of the vaccination, was localized to the injection site, and no other condition could explain the pain. The respondent also agreed that the residual effects lasted for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Mr. Lindh entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $42,500.00, which Mr.

Lindh agreed to, representing compensation for all damages, including pain and suffering. The court awarded Mr.

Lindh a lump sum payment of $42,500.00.