Ken Andrew v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Ken Andrew 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 October 17, 2020. The respondent conceded that Petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that Petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $48,197.61, comprised of $47,500.00 for pain and suffering and $697.61 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The court found Petitioner entitled to the award as stated in the proffer and awarded a lump sum payment of $48,197.61.