Keith A. Larson v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Keith Larson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 14, 2022, alleging he suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination on September 13, 2021. The injury persisted for longer than six months.

The respondent conceded that the petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting no prior history of shoulder issues, pain within 48 hours post-vaccination, localized pain to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other identified cause. The respondent also agreed that the residual effects lasted more than six months.

Consequently, the Chief Special Master found the petitioner entitled to compensation. A subsequent decision on January 29, 2024, awarded Keith Larson $100,881.69, comprising $97,500.00 for pain and suffering and $3,381.69 for past unreimbursable expenses, based on a proffer agreed upon by both parties.