John Giammona v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2026)

John Giammona filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on October 12, 2021. He stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, that he experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that he had not received any prior award or settlement for this injury.

Respondent denied that the petitioner sustained a Table SIRVA injury, denied that the vaccine caused the injury, and denied that his condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. Despite these positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case.

The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding John Giammona a lump sum of $25,000.00 for all damages.