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

Anthony Harrison filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccine received on September 18, 2020. The petition was filed on January 7, 2021.

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

The respondent agreed that the injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting no prior history of shoulder issues, pain onset within 48 hours of vaccination, pain limited to the injection site, and no other identified condition to explain the pain. The respondent also confirmed that Mr.

Harrison suffered residual effects for more than six months and met all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 18, 2023, finding Mr.

Harrison entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on October 30, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $147,640.00, which included $147,500.00 for pain and suffering and $140.00 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Mr. Harrison agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding damages on December 5, 2023, granting the lump sum payment of $147,640.00 to Mr. Harrison.