Brady Scott v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2017)

Brady Scott filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 2, 2016, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by the influenza vaccine he received on October 12, 2015. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that the evidence established that petitioner's left shoulder injury was caused by the flu vaccine and that the statutory six-month sequela requirement was satisfied.

Based on this concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Brady Scott entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 28, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, stating that petitioner should be awarded $210,000.00 and that petitioner agreed with this amount.

The Chief Special Master reviewed the proffer and awarded Brady Scott a lump sum payment of $210,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. This decision was issued on November 30, 2017.