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

Christopher Gorlinski filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccination he received on September 27, 2022. He claimed the injury resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr. Gorlinski's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that he met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding Mr. Gorlinski entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties submitted a Proffer on Damages. The respondent recommended an award of $52,500.00 for pain and suffering and $783.37 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $53,283.37.

Mr. Gorlinski agreed with this proposed award.

The Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages, granting a lump sum payment of $53,283.37 to Mr. Gorlinski for pain and suffering and past unreimbursable expenses, representing all damages available under the Act.