David Carpenter, Jr. v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

David Carpenter, Jr. filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on April 15, 2021, alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on November 3, 2018, caused a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Carpenter was entitled to compensation, agreeing that the injury was a Table injury.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on April 15, 2021, finding Carpenter entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on April 15, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer on award of damages.

The proffer indicated that Carpenter should be awarded $60,185.30, comprised of $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $185.30 for past unreimbursed expenses. The proffer stated that Carpenter agreed with this award.

The decision awarding damages was issued on May 19, 2021, granting the lump sum payment of $60,185.30 to Carpenter.