Jeffrey Barton v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Jeffrey Barton 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) as a result of an October 11, 2016 influenza vaccine. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Barton's injury was consistent with SIRVA and met the requirements of a Table injury claim. No other causes for the injury were identified, and the records showed the sequelae lasted for more than six months.

Consequently, the respondent agreed that Mr. Barton was entitled to compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 12, 2019, finding him entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 17, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $91,934.68, which included $90,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,934.68 for unreimbursed expenses.

Mr. Barton agreed with this proffered award.

The court issued a decision awarding Mr. Barton the lump sum of $91,934.68 on April 17, 2020.