Vincent Russell v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Vincent Russell 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 receiving an influenza vaccination on October 6, 2022. He further alleged that he suffered residual effects of his injury for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Mr. Russell's alleged injury was consistent with a right-sided SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that he had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on October 1, 2024, finding Mr. Russell entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on January 16, 2025, the respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, recommending that Mr. Russell be awarded $42,500.00 in pain and suffering.

Mr. Russell agreed with this proffered award.

The court found that Mr. Russell is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer and awarded him a lump sum payment of $42,500.00 for pain and suffering.