Mark E. Hanson v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Mark E. Hanson filed a petition for vaccine compensation on August 17, 2023, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine he received on September 4, 2022.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Mr. Hanson's injury was consistent with a SIRVA and that he met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on May 20, 2024, finding Mr. Hanson entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on December 19, 2024, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to a settlement. The court adopted this stipulation as its decision awarding damages.

Mr. Hanson was awarded a lump sum of $112,588.24, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

This amount covers his SIRVA Table injury, and he released the United States and the Secretary from further claims related to this vaccination.