Jerome Pittman, Sr. v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Jerome Pittman, Sr. filed a petition for vaccine compensation on December 29, 2020, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on September 28, 2019. He stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, the injury's effects lasted more than six months, and he had no prior award or settlement for this condition.

Respondent denied that Mr. Pittman sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the flu vaccine caused his shoulder injury.

Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on September 14, 2022, agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr.

Pittman a lump sum of $10,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.

The case was processed as a Table claim, and the parties agreed to this settlement to resolve the issues of liability and damages.