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

Stuart Murphy filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on October 25, 2022. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr.

Murphy is entitled to compensation. The respondent concluded that Mr.

Murphy's injury is consistent with a SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that all other legal requirements for compensation have been met. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found Mr.

Murphy entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The respondent proffered an award of $67,500.00 for pain and suffering, which Mr. Murphy agreed to.

The court awarded Mr. Murphy a lump sum payment of $67,500.00 for pain and suffering.