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

Anthony Farrell filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination on November 4, 2023. He further alleged that he has suffered the residual effects of his vaccine-related injury for more than six months.

The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, stating that Petitioner's claim meets the Table criteria for SIRVA. Specifically, the respondent noted that Petitioner had no prior history of shoulder issues, pain occurred within 48 hours post-vaccination, pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that Petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $87,279.67, comprised of $85,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,279.67 for past unreimbursable expenses, which Petitioner agreed to.

The court awarded this lump sum payment to Petitioner.