John Homan v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2021)

John Homan filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine he received on October 7, 2016. He stated the vaccination occurred in the United States, that he experienced residual effects for over six months, and that he had no prior award or settlement for this condition.

Respondent denied that Mr. Homan sustained a SIRVA Table injury, denied the vaccine caused his alleged shoulder injuries or any other injury, and denied his current condition was a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.

Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr.

Homan a total of $26,207.00. This amount included $679.91 payable to himself and the Illinois Department of Healthcare & Family Services to satisfy a Medicaid lien, $2,527.00 to pay a bill for services from Orland Park Orthopedic, and $23,000.00 payable to himself.

These sums represent compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The decision was issued on May 24, 2021, based on a stipulation filed on April 21, 2021, with the petition having been filed on October 1, 2018.