Gregory Thompson v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2017)

Gregory Thompson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he sustained left shoulder injuries from an influenza vaccination received on September 8, 2014. The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report conceding that Mr.

Thompson is entitled to compensation, concluding that his injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and was caused by the flu vaccination. The respondent also stated that no other causes were identified and that Mr.

Thompson suffered residuals for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Mr.

Thompson entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation.

The respondent proffered that Mr. Thompson should be awarded $120,000.00, representing all elements of compensation, and that he should also be awarded funds to satisfy a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Medicaid lien in the amount of $14,277.85.

Mr. Thompson agreed with this proffered award.

The court awarded Mr. Thompson a lump sum payment of $120,000.00 and a lump sum payment of $14,277.85 to satisfy the Medicaid lien, payable jointly to Mr.

Thompson and the Department of Human Services. Mr.

Thompson is a competent adult.