Rodney K. Hollis v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Rodney K. Hollis filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on April 6, 2022.

He further alleged that he suffered residual effects of his injury for more than six months. Respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, stating that Hollis had no prior history of shoulder issues, pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection site.

Respondent also agreed that Hollis suffered residual effects for more than six months and met all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the record, the court found Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties stipulated to an award. The court awarded Rodney K.

Hollis a total of $82,911.13, comprising $82,500.00 for pain and suffering and $411.13 to satisfy a Wisconsin Department of Health Services Medicaid lien. The award was made through two lump sum payments, with Hollis agreeing to endorse a check for the Medicaid lien satisfaction.