William Brumbach v. HHS - Pneumococcal, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

William Brumbach filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 14, 2019, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13) vaccine on June 16, 2018. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr. Brumbach was entitled to compensation, as his injury satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on February 22, 2021, finding him entitled to compensation. On July 30, 2021, Respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $70,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Mr. Brumbach a lump sum payment of $70,000.00 for pain and suffering on September 2, 2021.