Kevin Carasiti v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Kevin Carasiti filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 28, 2019. He alleged that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 15, 2017.

Mr. Carasiti further alleged that the vaccination was administered in the United States, that he experienced residual effects of the SIRVA for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on his behalf.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Mr. Carasiti suffered a SIRVA Table injury and denied that the flu vaccine caused his right shoulder injury or any other injury or his current condition.

Despite these opposing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on June 29, 2021, agreeing to settle the case. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the court. Pursuant to the stipulation, Mr.

Carasiti was awarded $35,731.66 in compensation, payable as a lump sum in the form of a check. This amount was intended to compensate for all items of damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.

The decision was issued on June 29, 2021. Petitioner was represented by Bridget Candace McCullough of Muller Brazil, LLP, and respondent was represented by Christine Mary Becer of the U.S.

Department of Justice. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses involved in this case.