Richard Berrish v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2014)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Richard Berrish filed a petition on May 27, 2014, alleging that he received an influenza vaccination on October 11, 2012, and subsequently suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent conceded that Mr.
Berrish's injury was consistent with SIRVA and was related to the vaccination, identifying no other cause. The respondent also confirmed that Mr.
Berrish met the statutory requirements for compensation, including suffering the condition for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and a review of the medical records, the Special Master ruled on August 18, 2014, that Mr.
Berrish was entitled to compensation. The parties subsequently filed a stipulation for damages, agreeing to an award of $50,000.00.
This amount was awarded as a lump sum payment to Mr. Berrish.
The parties also stipulated to attorneys' fees and costs, totaling $15,100.00, which was also awarded.