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

Gary Kafer filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccination received on September 24, 2021. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Mr.

Kafer is entitled to compensation. The respondent concluded that Mr.

Kafer's alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA and that he satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Mr.

Kafer entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The respondent filed a proffer indicating that Mr. Kafer should be awarded $62,696.97, comprised of $62,500.00 for pain and suffering and $196.97 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Mr. Kafer agreed with this proffered award.

The court awarded Mr. Kafer the lump sum of $62,697.00, representing compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.