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Medical records indicated left shoulder pain, decreased range of motion, bursitis, and tendinosis, diagnosed approximately six months post-vaccination. Petitioner experienced pain with movement and weakness, impacting his ability to play basketball and causing him to miss his junior year season. Petitioner sought $95,000 for pain and suffering; respondent argued for $50,000. Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey awarded $70,000 for actual pain and suffering, finding the injury was moderately severe and lasted approximately six months, with mild to moderate pain levels (generally 3/10, up to 5/10 with activity) and significant weakness (50% reduced strength, rated 4/5). The Chief Special Master noted that petitioner's pain and suffering were less severe than in cases awarding $85,000-$94,900.99, and while similar to a case awarding $60,000, factors like petitioner's age, the totality of his pain attributable to the SIRVA, and the missed basketball season supported a higher award than $60,000. The award was issued on June 12, 2019. Attorneys for petitioner were Amy A. Senerth of Muller Brazil, LLP, and for respondent was Jeffrey T. Sprague of the U.S. Department of Justice.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2018-04-03","case_summary":"On April 3, 2018, Andru Garrett, a 16-year-old high school student, filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. He alleged that an influenza vaccination he received on November 19, 2016, caused him to suffer a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded entitlement, agreeing that the injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table and that petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation. The case then proceeded to a damages decision. Medical records indicated that Andru experienced pain and decreased range of motion in his left shoulder, diagnosed as bursitis and tendinosis, for approximately six months following the vaccination. He underwent physical therapy and experienced weakness and pain with movement, which impacted his ability to play basketball, causing him to miss his junior year season. Petitioner sought $95,000.00 for pain and suffering, comparing his case to others with higher awards. The respondent argued for an award of $50,000.00, asserting that the injury was mild and that petitioner had a good recovery. Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey reviewed the medical records, noting that while petitioner experienced pain and weakness, the medical records indicated mild to moderate pain levels, generally 3 out of 10, and strength reduced by 50% but still rated 4 out of 5. The records showed his condition resolved by May 2017, approximately six months after vaccination, with his last physical therapy session on May 19, 2017, after which he reported no pain for a week or two. The Chief Special Master found that petitioner's pain and suffering were most similar to cases resulting in lower awards, such as Knauss ($60,000), and less severe than cases like Dhanoa ($94,900.99) and Desrosier ($85,000). Considering the mild to moderate pain, significant weakness, and the disappointment of missing his junior basketball season, Chief Special Master Dorsey awarded Andru Garrett $70,000.00 for actual pain and suffering. No unreimbursable medical expenses were claimed. 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