Usman Amin v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Usman Amin filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 13, 2021, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from his October 31, 2018 influenza vaccination. The respondent conceded entitlement to compensation, stating that Mr.

Amin had no prior shoulder issues, experienced pain and reduced range of motion within 48 hours of the injection limited to the vaccination site, and had no other condition to explain his symptoms. The respondent also confirmed the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the U.S., and Mr.

Amin met the severity requirement of suffering residual effects for over six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Special Master found Mr.

Amin entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on May 23, 2022, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The respondent proffered an award of $75,584.00, which included $72,500.00 for pain and suffering and $3,084.00 for past unreimbursed expenses. Mr.

Amin agreed with this proffered award. The Special Master awarded the lump sum payment to Mr.

Amin, who was determined to be a competent adult, as compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.