James Scamman v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2016)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
James Scamman filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 4, 2015, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on October 22, 2014. The respondent conceded entitlement to compensation, determining that the petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA and caused by the flu vaccine.
No other causes were identified, and the injury had persisted for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 4, 2015.
Subsequently, on November 5, 2015, the respondent filed a proffer for an award of compensation, agreeing to an award of $100,183.85, which the petitioner accepted. This amount was intended to cover all damages available under the Act.
A decision awarding damages was issued on September 26, 2016, granting the petitioner a lump sum payment of $100,183.85. The parties also stipulated to attorneys' fees and costs, with an award of $11,953.31 granted on January 13, 2016.