Craig Siefker v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Craig Siefker filed a petition for compensation on July 1, 2019, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on November 8, 2017. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.
On May 14, 2021, Respondent conceded that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, stating that he satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on May 14, 2021, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.
On August 18, 2021, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $25,200.00, comprising $25,000.00 for pain and suffering and $200.00 for out-of-pocket expenses. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a decision on August 19, 2021, awarding Petitioner a lump sum payment of $25,200.00.
Petitioner was represented by Maximillian J. Muller of Muller Brazil, LLP, and Respondent was represented by Lynn Christina Schlie of the U.S.
Department of Justice. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or the mechanism of injury.
The specific details of the SIRVA are not described in the provided public text.