Bruce Johnson v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Bruce Johnson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that his influenza vaccine on November 17, 2014, caused him to suffer a left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that the claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and that petitioner was entitled to a presumption of vaccine causation.

The respondent confirmed that Mr. Johnson experienced onset of pain within 48 hours, limited to the injection shoulder, with no other explanatory conditions, and that the symptoms persisted for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on August 13, 2018, finding Mr. Johnson entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on August 13, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which Mr. Johnson agreed to.

The court awarded Mr. Johnson a total of $93,856.23, comprising $92,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,356.23 for out-of-pocket expenses, representing all elements of compensation available under the Vaccine Act.