Theodore Anglace v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder pain and adhesive capsulitis (a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”)) (2015)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Theodore Anglace filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 8, 2014. He alleged that he suffered left shoulder pain and adhesive capsulitis, a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), as a result of an Influenza vaccination.
The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged SIRVA injury or any other injury, and denied that his current disabilities were a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. Despite the denial, the parties reached a settlement agreement.
The respondent agreed to pay Theodore Anglace a lump sum of $90,000.00 as compensation for all damages. The Chief Special Master, Denise Kathryn Vowell, adopted the parties' stipulation and awarded compensation in the agreed-upon amount and terms.
The decision was issued on August 5, 2015. Ronald Homer represented the petitioner, and Glenn MacLeod represented the respondent.
Theory of causation
Theodore Anglace filed a petition alleging left shoulder pain and adhesive capsulitis (SIRVA) following an Influenza vaccination. The respondent denied causation. The parties reached a stipulation for settlement, agreeing to a lump sum award of $90,000.00 for all damages. The public decision does not detail the specific theory of causation, medical experts, clinical findings, onset, symptoms, tests, or treatments. The Chief Special Master Denise Kathryn Vowell adopted the stipulation. The decision was issued on August 5, 2015. Petitioner's counsel was Ronald Homer, and respondent's counsel was Glenn MacLeod.
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