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

Neil Saint filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on September 4, 2022. He stated that he received the vaccination in the United States, suffered residual effects for more than six months, and had no prior award or settlement.

The respondent conceded that the petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that the injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. The respondent noted that Neil Saint had no prior history of shoulder issues, the pain occurred within forty-eight hours of vaccination, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the affected shoulder.

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

Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending a total of $80,000.00 for pain and suffering, which the petitioner agreed to. The court awarded Neil Saint a lump sum payment of $80,000.00 for pain and suffering.