Anson K. Au v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Anson K. Au filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 29, 2023, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on January 13, 2022.

The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 21, 2023, finding Mr.

Au entitled to compensation for his SIRVA, which is a defined Table injury. Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation on November 29, 2023, indicating that Mr.

Au should be awarded $60,000.00 for actual and projected pain and suffering. Mr.

Au, who is a competent adult, agreed with the proffered award. The decision awarded Mr.

Au a lump sum payment of $60,000.00 for pain and suffering, representing compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act. The award was reduced to its net present value as required by statute.

Judgment was directed to be entered in accordance with this decision.