Robert Szulya v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) and parsonage turner syndrome/brachial neuritis (2021)

Robert Szulya filed a petition for vaccine compensation on August 26, 2021, alleging that he suffered left shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and parsonage turner syndrome/brachial neuritis as a result of an influenza vaccine received on October 2, 2018. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused petitioner's alleged injuries or that his condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.

The parties subsequently filed a joint stipulation on August 25, 2021, agreeing to settle the case. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as his decision. Pursuant to the stipulation, Robert Szulya was awarded $45,000.00 in compensation, payable as a lump sum check to the petitioner.

This amount represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages and is for all items of damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act. Petitioner was represented by Leigh Finfer of Muller Brazil, LLP, and the respondent was represented by Adriana Ruth Teitel of the U.S.

Department of Justice. The decision was issued on August 26, 2021.