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

Eric Doenlen filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination on November 30, 2021. He further alleged that his SIRVA injury persisted for longer than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr. Doenlen is entitled to compensation.

The respondent stated that Mr. Doenlen'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.

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

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent's Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer on Damages indicated an award of $47,500.00 for pain and suffering, which Mr.

Doenlen agreed to. The court awarded Mr.

Doenlen a lump sum payment of $47,500.00 in pain and suffering.