Evon Johnson v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Evon Johnson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on November 5, 2018. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, reviewed the petition and medical records and conceded that Ms.

Johnson was entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that the case was appropriate for compensation under the Act and that Ms.

Johnson had satisfied all legal prerequisites. A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 25, 2021, finding Ms.

Johnson entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 4, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $87,500.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms.

Johnson agreed to. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms.

Johnson a lump sum payment of $87,500.00 for pain and suffering on April 6, 2021. The case was treated as a Table injury claim, and the respondent conceded entitlement.