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

Benson Kravtin filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on April 26, 2024, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on September 28, 2021. He further alleged that the injury caused residual effects lasting more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that Petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation. A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on February 4, 2025, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on July 29, 2025, the Respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $516.88 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $55,516.88. Petitioner agreed with this proposed award.

On September 4, 2025, the Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages, granting Petitioner a lump sum payment of $55,516.88 to be paid through his counsel's IOLTA account. This award represents compensation for all damages available under the Act.