Clemmie L. Johnson v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Clemmie L. Johnson, an adult, received an influenza vaccination on January 23, 2020.

Within 48 hours, he developed left shoulder pain and was diagnosed with Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA). He filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 18, 2021, alleging the injury was a Table injury.

The respondent conceded that Mr. Johnson's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that he had no prior history of shoulder issues.

The respondent also agreed that the injury's residual effects lasted for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Mr.

Johnson entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties stipulated to an award of $60,000.00 for pain and suffering.

The court issued a decision awarding this lump sum payment to Mr. Johnson.