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

Robert Moore 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 September 30, 2021. He further alleged that he experienced residual effects from the injury for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Moore'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. The respondent agreed that Moore met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Consequently, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Moore entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued, granting Moore a lump sum payment of $47,664.06.

This amount included $47,500.00 for pain and suffering and $164.06 for past unreimbursable expenses, which Moore agreed to.