Nelson Balanga v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On November 18, 2024, Nelson Balanga filed a petition alleging SIRVA after an influenza vaccine administered on October 30, 2023. Respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that Mr.
Balanga's injury was consistent with Table SIRVA, including no prior shoulder history, pain within 48 hours, symptoms limited to the injection shoulder, and residual effects lasting more than six months. Chief Special Master Corcoran granted entitlement on April 23, 2025.
The damages proffer does not describe the treatment course in detail. Respondent proffered $65,000.00 for pain and suffering, and Mr.
Balanga agreed. On May 14, 2025, the Special Master awarded $65,000.00 as a lump sum through counsel.
Later attorney fees and costs were awarded separately and are not injury compensation.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine October 30, 2023; Table SIRVA. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded no prior shoulder issue, pain within 48 hours, symptoms limited to vaccinated shoulder, and residual effects beyond six months. Entitlement April 23, 2025; damages May 14, 2025. Award $65,000.00 pain/suffering lump sum. Petition filed November 18, 2024. Counsel: Jeffrey S. Pop.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01900