Nathan Coulter v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injuries (2019)

Nathan Coulter filed a petition for compensation on September 28, 2017, alleging that he suffered right shoulder injuries as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on October 16, 2016. The respondent conceded that the bursitis petitioner suffered is consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), which is a Table injury.

The respondent further agreed that petitioner met the statutory requirements by suffering the condition for more than six months. On July 24, 2018, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding petitioner entitled to compensation for SIRVA.

On November 29, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating petitioner should be awarded $95,000.00 for pain and suffering and $4,852.01 for past out-of-pocket expenses, for a total of $99,852.01. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

The decision dated January 15, 2019, awarded petitioner a lump sum payment of $99,852.01.