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

T.R., an adult, filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 17, 2023. He alleged that an influenza vaccine he received on October 21, 2021, caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) Report conceding that T.R. is entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that the alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that T.R. had met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on July 29, 2024, finding T.R. entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on October 28, 2024, the respondent filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation, which T.R. agreed to.

Based on this proffer, T.R. was awarded a lump sum of $67,500.00 for pain and suffering. This award represents all elements of compensation to which T.R. is entitled under the Vaccine Act.