Mohamed Idli v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Mohamed Idli filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 29, 2019, alleging he suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on November 12, 2016. Mr.

Idli stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, he experienced residual effects for more than six months, and had no prior award or settlement for his condition. The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused his alleged shoulder injury or any other condition.

Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation for compensation. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as his decision. Mr.

Idli was awarded a lump sum of $10,000.00, payable to Petitioner, and $1,786.42 to reimburse a Medicaid lien for services rendered to him by the State of North Carolina, payable jointly to Petitioner and the North Carolina Division of Health Benefits. These amounts represent compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.

Petitioner was represented by Amy A. Senerth of Muller Brazil, LLP, and respondent was represented by Debra A.

Filteau Begley of the U.S. Department of Justice.

The decision was issued on March 2, 2021.