John Morgan v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

John Morgan filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 7, 2021, alleging he suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on January 10, 2020. He stated that the injury was a defined Table injury and that he met all other legal prerequisites for compensation.

Respondent conceded that the alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA and that Petitioner had satisfied all legal requirements. A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 28, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on October 2, 2023, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending $95,000.00 for pain and suffering and $957.66 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $95,957.66. Petitioner agreed with this award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner the stipulated lump sum of $95,957.66.