David Choi v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
David Choi filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccine he received on October 5, 2016. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, did not contest entitlement to compensation.
The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report stating that they would not contest that Mr. Choi suffered SIRVA, a Table injury, and agreed that he satisfied the legal prerequisites for compensation.
Based on the respondent's position and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found that Mr. Choi was entitled to compensation.
Subsequently, the parties filed a proffer on award of compensation. The respondent proffered that Mr.
Choi should be awarded $62,065.00, consisting of $60,000.00 for past and future pain and suffering and $2,065.00 for unreimbursable expenses. Mr.
Choi agreed with this proffered award. The decision awarded Mr.
Choi a lump sum payment of $62,065.00.