Joshua J. Jones v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Joshua J. Jones 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 October 26, 2021.

The respondent conceded that Mr. Jones is entitled to compensation, stating his injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.

Specifically, Mr. Jones had no prior shoulder issues, his pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent further agreed that Mr. Jones satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 4, 2023, finding Mr. Jones entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on May 16, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating Mr. Jones should be awarded $47,500.00 in pain and suffering, which Mr.

Jones agreed to. The court awarded Mr.

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