Trenell Parfait v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Trenell Parfait, an adult, received an influenza vaccine on October 14, 2019. He alleged that he suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of this vaccination.

The petition was filed on October 13, 2020. Mr.

Parfait alleged that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that his injury had residual effects lasting more than six months, and that he had not received any prior compensation for this injury. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr.

Parfait was entitled to compensation. The respondent reviewed the petition and medical records and concluded that Mr.

Parfait satisfied the criteria for a SIRVA Table injury. A ruling on entitlement was issued on April 11, 2022, finding Mr.

Parfait entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on June 28, 2022, the respondent filed a proffer on the award of compensation, recommending a total of $53,500.00 for pain and suffering.

Mr. Parfait agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Mr. Parfait a lump sum payment of $53,500.00 for pain and suffering on August 8, 2022.