Matthew Gotch v. HHS - Hepatitis B, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Matthew Gotch filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a hepatitis B vaccine he received on March 25, 2016. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Gotch's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA caused by the vaccine. Respondent further agreed that the injury occurred within the time period set forth on the Vaccine Injury Table, that no other causes were identified, and that Mr.

Gotch met the statutory requirements for suffering the condition for more than six months. Based on this concession, the court issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Mr.

Gotch entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on award of compensation.

Respondent proffered that Mr. Gotch should be awarded $74,622.76, representing $72,500.00 for pain and suffering and $2,122.76 for past out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Mr. Gotch agreed with this proffered award.

The court accepted the proffer and awarded Mr. Gotch the stipulated amount.