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

Joshua Cauley filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on January 22, 2022. He stated that his symptoms lasted longer than six months and that he had no prior history of shoulder issues.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Mr. Cauley's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.

The respondent found that Mr. Cauley had no prior shoulder problems, that his pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that the residual effects lasted more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Mr.

Cauley entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties stipulated to an award of $45,000.00 for pain and suffering.

This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Act. The award was made as a lump sum payment to Mr.

Cauley.