George Ling v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

George Ling filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on January 13, 2022. He claimed the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination and persisted for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr. Ling is entitled to compensation.

The respondent noted that Mr. Ling had no prior history of shoulder issues, experienced pain within 48 hours of the intramuscular vaccination, the pain was localized to the injection shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found that Mr. Ling is entitled to compensation.

The case is proceeding to determine the award amount.