Milford Stringfellow v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2022)

Milford Stringfellow 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 an influenza vaccine he received on March 4, 2019. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr. Stringfellow satisfied the criteria for a Table injury.

The records confirmed the case was timely filed, the vaccine was administered in the United States, and the statutory severity requirement was met. A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 10, 2022, finding Mr.

Stringfellow entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on July 8, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending $111,347.35, which included $110,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,347.35 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Mr. Stringfellow, identified as a competent adult, agreed with the proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Mr. Stringfellow the lump sum of $111,347.35 on September 12, 2022.