Joshua Brown v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Joshua Brown filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he received an influenza vaccine on September 27, 2018, and subsequently suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent conceded that Mr.

Brown is entitled to compensation, agreeing that his case is appropriate for compensation under the Vaccine Act for a SIRVA Table injury. A ruling on entitlement was issued on February 16, 2021, finding Mr.

Brown entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on February 24, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $45,915.89.

This amount consisted of $45,000.00 for pain and suffering and $915.89 for past unreimbursable expenses. Mr.

Brown agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Mr.

Brown the lump sum of $45,915.89, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.