Scott Curtis v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2016)

Scott Curtis filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccination he received on November 5, 2014. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a report conceding that Mr. Curtis was entitled to compensation.

The respondent opined that Mr. Curtis experienced SIRVA of the right upper extremity within 48 hours of the flu vaccine administration, identified no other causes, and agreed that the injury was more likely than not caused by the vaccination.

The respondent also confirmed that Mr. Curtis met the statutory requirements for compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Mr. Curtis entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent had previously proffered an award of $91,217.75, which Mr.

Curtis agreed to. The court awarded Mr.

Curtis a lump sum payment of $91,217.75, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.