Ernest Perkins v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Ernest Perkins filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) in his left shoulder after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 29, 2015. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.
Respondent filed an Amended Rule 4(c) report stating they did not contest entitlement, agreeing that Mr. Perkins suffered SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.
Based on the respondent's position and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Mr. Perkins entitled to compensation.
Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation. Respondent recommended an award of $32,378.10, comprising $30,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,378.10 for past unreimbursable expenses.
Mr. Perkins agreed with this proffered award.
Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding Mr. Perkins a lump sum payment of $32,378.10, representing compensation for pain and suffering and actual unreimbursable expenses.