Frank Coluccio v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Frank Coluccio filed a petition alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccine he received on October 22, 2018. The case was initially contested by the Respondent, who argued that Mr.

Coluccio failed to establish a Table claim because his injury did not manifest within 48 hours of vaccination. After a ruling on entitlement, the parties proceeded to damages.

Mr. Coluccio presented medical records and declarations detailing his right shoulder pain, which he stated began within a day of the vaccination and gradually worsened.

The court found that the evidence preponderated in favor of an onset within 48 hours and that Mr. Coluccio met all the criteria for a Table SIRVA.

The court awarded Mr. Coluccio $80,000.00 for actual pain and suffering and $943.47 for unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses, for a total award of $80,943.47.