Christopher Dawson v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2022)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Christopher Dawson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 21, 2019, alleging he suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on December 28, 2016. The respondent initially contested entitlement, arguing that Mr.
Dawson had not established limited range of motion, a requirement for a Table SIRVA case. However, after reviewing the medical records, the Chief Special Master found that Mr.
Dawson did demonstrate reduced range of motion in his left shoulder, satisfying the Table criteria for SIRVA. Consequently, entitlement to compensation was granted.
A subsequent decision on January 13, 2022, awarded Mr. Dawson $55,000.00 in damages based on a joint proffer, representing compensation for all available elements of damages.
The public decision does not describe the specific symptoms, onset, or treatments beyond what is detailed in the medical records reviewed for range of motion and pain. No specific medical experts were named in the provided text.