John Miles v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

John Miles filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 23, 2017. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Miles is entitled to compensation, agreeing that he met the criteria for SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table and suffered residual effects for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 14, 2021, finding Mr.

Miles entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on January 19, 2022, a decision awarding damages was issued based on a proffer agreed to by both parties.

The award included $130,000.00 for pain and suffering, $1,878.10 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $1,116.09 for an outstanding health services balance owed to Baylor Scott & White. The total compensation awarded was $133,000.00.