Hong Taing v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Hong Taing filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on December 21, 2018. He stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that he experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement for his condition.

Respondent denied that Mr. Taing suffered from SIRVA or that the vaccine caused his injury.

Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that the case should be settled and that compensation should be awarded. Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation as the decision, awarding Mr.

Taing a lump sum of $16,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the program.

The stipulation noted that the injury was a Table injury and that the parties agreed to settle the matter, with the award reflecting a compromise of their respective positions on liability and damages.