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The respondent conceded entitlement, stating that petitioner met the criteria for SIRVA under the Vaccine Injury Table, which presumes causation if SIRVA onset occurs within 48 hours of a seasonal flu vaccination and there is no apparent alternative cause. The respondent's Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer, filed June 19, 2019, indicated petitioner satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey on June 19, 2019. A subsequent decision on September 12, 2019, awarded petitioner $106,788.94, representing $102,500.00 for pain and suffering, $500.00 for out-of-pocket medical expenses, and $3,788.94 for past lost wages. The public record does not detail the specific mechanism of injury, expert testimony, or alternative medical theories. Petitioner was represented by John Robert Howie, and respondent by Mollie Danielle Gorney.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2018-08-23","case_summary":"Brian Gribbin filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 23, 2018. He alleged that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 27, 2017. The petition stated that Mr. Gribbin suffered residual effects of the injury for more than six months and had not filed a civil action or received other compensation for the vaccine-caused injury. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. On June 19, 2019, the respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that the petitioner was entitled to compensation. The respondent indicated that Mr. Gribbin met the criteria for SIRVA under the Vaccine Injury Table, with onset within 48 hours of vaccination and no apparent alternative cause. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey issued a ruling on entitlement on June 19, 2019, finding the petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on September 12, 2019, a decision awarding damages was issued. The parties had stipulated to an award of $106,788.94. This amount included $102,500.00 for pain and suffering, $500.00 for out-of-pocket medical expenses, and $3,788.94 for past lost wages. The award was to be paid as a lump sum check to Brian Gribbin. Petitioner was represented by John Robert Howie of Howie Law, PC, and respondent was represented by Mollie Danielle Gorney of the U.S. Department of Justice. 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