John Sproul v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccination administration (SIRVA) (2025)

John Sproul filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 20, 2022. He claimed his symptoms persisted for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Mr. Sproul's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that he had no prior shoulder issues, the pain began within 48 hours of vaccination, was localized to the injection site, and no other explanation for the pain was identified.

The respondent also agreed that Mr. Sproul experienced residual effects for over six months and that there was no evidence of an unrelated cause.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted. The parties subsequently filed a joint stipulation agreeing to an award of $64,918.79 for all damages available under the program.

This amount was awarded as a lump sum payment to Mr. Sproul.