Robert Williams v. HHS - Pneumococcal, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2021)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Robert Williams filed a petition alleging that a pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13) he received on February 16, 2016, caused him to develop a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA). He reported symptom onset within 48 hours of the vaccination.
The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, reviewed the medical evidence and the Special Master's findings of fact, which confirmed the onset of shoulder pain within the required timeframe. The respondent conceded that the case met the criteria for a Table injury and stated they would not contest entitlement further.
Consequently, the Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Mr. Williams entitled to compensation.
Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer for damages. The court awarded Mr.
Williams a total of $33,531.44. This amount included a lump sum payment of $32,576.51 for all damages and $954.93 to satisfy a State of California Medicaid lien.
Mr. Williams, an adult, agreed with the proffered award.