Michael Stack v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Michael Stack filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on November 12, 2021. The petition was filed on March 31, 2023.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that he had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, and the symptoms were limited to the injection site. Respondent also confirmed that Petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months.

Based on this concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on February 14, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, agreeing to an award of $120,000.00 for pain and suffering and $729.95 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $120,729.95.

Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. On March 25, 2025, the Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages, granting the lump sum payment of $120,729.95 to Michael Stack.