Wayne F. Grant v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Wayne F. Grant filed a petition for vaccine injury compensation alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 4, 2017.

The respondent conceded that entitlement to compensation was appropriate, noting that Mr. Grant had no recent history of shoulder pain, that his pain occurred within 48 hours after the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition could explain the pain.

The respondent also agreed that Mr. Grant suffered residual effects for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 31, 2019, finding Mr. Grant entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on November 14, 2019, a decision awarding damages was issued based on a proffer. The parties agreed to an award of $137,084.77, consisting of $135,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,084.77 for past unreimbursed expenses.

This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The case was processed as a Table injury claim.