Efrem J. Johnson v. HHS - Influenza, left Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Efrem J. Johnson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a left Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on December 21, 2016.

The respondent conceded that Mr. Johnson's injury was consistent with a SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table.

The respondent noted that Mr. Johnson had no prior history of shoulder issues, experienced pain within 24 hours of vaccination, and the pain was limited to the injection site.

Furthermore, no other condition could explain his shoulder pain, and he suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Mr.

Johnson entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties agreed to a settlement.

The court awarded Mr. Johnson a lump sum payment of $80,000.00 as compensation for all damages, including past pain and suffering.