Brian Hahn v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Brian Hahn filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered right shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a September 20, 2016 influenza vaccination. He stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that he experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement for his condition.

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

Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation on September 16, 2020, agreeing that compensation should be awarded. The court found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as its decision.

Mr. Hahn was awarded a lump sum of $46,489.09, representing compensation for all items of damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.