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

Edward Ladwig 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 November 5, 2021. He further alleged that the injury resulted in sequelae lasting more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that Petitioner had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation, agreeing that Petitioner should be awarded $90,000.00 for pain and suffering. The Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages, awarding Petitioner a lump sum of $90,000.00 for pain and suffering, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.