Eugene Gryga v. HHS - Pneumococcal, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Eugene Gryga filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 10, 2025, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccination received on January 12, 2023. He further alleged that he suffered residual effects of his condition for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that the petitioner's alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting no prior history of shoulder issues, pain occurring within forty-eight hours after vaccination, and pain limited to the vaccinated shoulder. Respondent also agreed that the petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months and satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found Eugene Gryga entitled to compensation.