Joseph Brunner v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2017)

Joseph Brunner filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on June 14, 2016. He alleged that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccine he received on September 28, 2015.

The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. On September 30, 2016, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Mr.

Brunner entitled to compensation. Respondent filed a proffer on November 29, 2016, indicating that Mr.

Brunner should be awarded $105,000.00, and Mr. Brunner agreed with this proffered award.

The decision on March 7, 2017, awarded Mr. Brunner a lump sum payment of $105,000.00, payable to him as a check.

This award represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. Mr.

Brunner is a competent adult, and no guardianship was required. The case proceeded as an off-Table claim.

Petitioner was represented by John Howie, Jr. of Howie Law, P.C., and respondent was represented by Linda Renzi, U.S. Department of Justice.

The decision was issued by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey.