Adam Meduski v. HHS - Pneumococcal, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Adam Meduski 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 his April 25, 2023, pneumococcal conjugate (PCV20) vaccination. He claimed the injury was a Table injury and that he suffered residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Meduski's left shoulder injury was consistent with SIRVA, as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. The respondent noted that Meduski had no recent history of shoulder pain, the onset of pain occurred within 48 hours after vaccination, the pain and limited range of motion were confined to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain.

Furthermore, the respondent agreed that Meduski suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Meduski entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the respondent proffered an award of $57,500.00 for pain and suffering and $240.00 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $57,740.00. Meduski agreed with this proffered award.

The court awarded Meduski a lump sum payment of $57,740.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.