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

Alan Kozuki filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on June 30, 2016. He alleged that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on October 24, 2015.

The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. On December 5, 2016, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Mr.

Kozuki entitled to compensation for SIRVA. Subsequently, on March 8, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation.

The respondent represented that Mr. Kozuki agreed with the proffered award of $75,000.00.

Based on the record, Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey awarded Mr. Kozuki a lump sum payment of $75,000.00.

This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act, specifically 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). The award was to be paid in the form of a check payable to Alan Kozuki.

Petitioner's counsel was Paul Brazil of Muller Brazil, LLP. Respondent's counsel was Michael Milmoe of the U.S.

Department of Justice.