Thomas Laha v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder and arm pain (2021)

Thomas Laha filed a petition on April 29, 2020, alleging that he suffered left shoulder and arm pain as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on October 5, 2018. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on July 13, 2021, conceding that Mr. Laha was entitled to compensation.

Respondent's review concluded that Mr. Laha suffered a Table injury of left SIRVA (Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration) and met the statutory requirements for compensation, including experiencing six months of residual effects.

Based on respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement was granted on July 15, 2021. On September 23, 2021, respondent filed a proffer on award of damages, proposing an award of $137,140.93, consisting of $132,500.00 for pain and suffering and $4,640.93 for past unreimbursed expenses.

Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The decision on October 27, 2021, awarded Mr.

Laha the stipulated amount of $137,140.93.