John Coleman v. HHS - Pneumococcal, left shoulder injury (2017)

John Coleman filed a petition on December 2, 2016, alleging that he suffered a left shoulder injury as a result of receiving the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) on February 19, 2015. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Mr.

Coleman's claim was compensable under the Vaccine Act. The Division of Vaccine Injury Compensation concluded that his injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and identified no other causes.

The respondent also confirmed that the statutory six-month sequela requirement was met. Based on the respondent's concession and a review of the record, the Special Master found that Mr.

Coleman was entitled to compensation. The respondent proposed a proffer for damages, which the Special Master found reasonable.

Mr. Coleman was awarded a lump sum payment of $55,000.00 to cover all damages available under the Act.