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

Amir Goldkorn filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination he received on October 12, 2022. The respondent conceded that Petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that he had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection site.

The respondent further agreed that Petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation. Subsequently, a ruling on entitlement was issued finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

A decision awarding damages followed, where the respondent proffered an award of $76,191.76, comprised of $75,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,191.76 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with this award.

The court found Petitioner entitled to the award as stated in the proffer and ordered a lump sum payment of $76,191.76.