Isaac Friedman v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Isaac Friedman filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 5, 2019, alleging he suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on February 25, 2018. The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr.

Friedman was entitled to compensation, concluding that he suffered a Table SIRVA and that the statutory six-month sequela requirement was satisfied. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement on October 5, 2020. Subsequently, on October 5, 2020, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The parties stipulated to an award of $46,299.00, which included $45,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,299.00 for past unreimbursed expenses. This amount was awarded as a lump sum payment to Mr.

Friedman. Bruce William Slane represented the petitioner, and Lara Ann Englund represented the respondent.