Paul Goodman v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Paul Goodman filed a petition for compensation on February 27, 2017, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving influenza and pneumococcal conjugate vaccines on March 21, 2016. The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that the alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA caused by the vaccinations, that no other cause for the injury was identified, that the condition persisted for more than six months, and that petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey issued a ruling on entitlement on November 14, 2017, finding Mr. Goodman entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on January 16, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $80,000.00 for past and future pain and suffering, which petitioner agreed to. On January 17, 2018, Chief Special Master Dorsey issued a decision awarding Mr.

Goodman a lump sum payment of $80,000.00, payable by check to petitioner, as compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. Petitioner was represented by Jeffrey S.

Pop of Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, and respondent was represented by Debra A.

Filteau Begley of the U.S. Department of Justice.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert testimony.