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

Jason Frank 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 vaccination on January 17, 2020. The respondent conceded entitlement to compensation, agreeing that Mr.

Frank satisfied the criteria for SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table, including timely filing, receiving the vaccine in the United States, and suffering residual effects for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 5, 2023, finding Mr.

Frank entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on August 9, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $46,144.76, which included $45,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,144.76 for unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses.

Mr. Frank agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Mr. Frank the lump sum of $46,144.76, representing compensation for all damages available under the program.