Michael Ringland v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Michael Ringland 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 administered on September 10, 2021. He claimed 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 this injury.
Respondent denied that Mr. Ringland sustained a SIRVA, denied that the vaccine caused his injury, and denied that his condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.
Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr.
Ringland a lump sum of $34,476.00 for all damages available under Section 15(a). The case was settled based on a stipulation, and the injury is considered a Table injury.