John Barrington v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2023)

John Barrington filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccine he received on October 11, 2017. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Barrington was entitled to compensation and agreed that his injury satisfied the criteria for a SIRVA Table injury. A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 21, 2020, finding Mr.

Barrington entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on July 10, 2023, the parties filed a proffer on the award of compensation.

The respondent recommended an award of $163,296.75, which included $150,000.00 for pain and suffering, $13,010.42 for past lost wages, and $286.33 for unreimbursable expenses. Mr.

Barrington agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Mr.

Barrington the lump sum of $163,296.75.