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

Regis Grice filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging he suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of his October 16, 2019 influenza vaccination. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, reviewed the petition and medical records.

The respondent conceded that Mr. Grice is entitled to compensation, stating that he satisfied the criteria for SIRVA as a Table injury.

The respondent also confirmed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and Mr. Grice met the statutory severity requirement by documenting residual effects for more than six months after vaccination.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Special Master ruled that Mr. Grice was entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation. The respondent recommended an award of $35,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Mr.

Grice agreed to. The Special Master awarded Mr.

Grice a lump sum payment of $35,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.