Mohamed Omar v. HHS - Hepatitis B, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Mohamed Omar filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a hepatitis B vaccine he received on January 21, 2020. The petition was filed on December 11, 2020.

Respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr. Omar is entitled to compensation.

The Secretary concluded that Mr. Omar's injury is consistent with a SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that he satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 11, 2023, finding Mr. Omar entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on December 27, 2023, the Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation. The parties agreed to an award of $60,148.86, comprised of $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $148.86 for past unreimbursable expenses.

The decision awarding damages was issued on January 30, 2024, granting the lump sum payment to Mr. Omar.