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

Jonathan Schneider filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination on October 16, 2021. He further alleged that he has suffered residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, stating his injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, the respondent noted that Petitioner had no prior significant shoulder issues, pain occurred within forty-eight hours post-vaccination, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection site, with no other identified cause.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $95,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to.

The court awarded Petitioner a lump sum payment of $95,000.00 for his pain and suffering.