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

Eric Vincent 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 vaccine he received on November 5, 2021. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a report conceding that Mr.

Vincent is entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that the alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that Mr.

Vincent satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Subsequently, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Mr.

Vincent entitled to compensation. The respondent then filed a proffer on damages, which Mr.

Vincent agreed with. The court awarded a lump sum payment of $56,171.94, which included $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,171.94 for past unreimbursable expenses.

This award represents compensation for all damages available under the Act.