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

Brett Cassese filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on October 14, 2020. The case was filed on March 11, 2021.

Respondent conceded that Mr. Cassese is entitled to compensation, finding that he met the criteria for SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table, filed his case timely, received the vaccine in the United States, and suffered residual effects for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 28, 2023. Subsequently, on October 17, 2023, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which Mr.

Cassese agreed to. The court awarded Mr.

Cassese a total of $45,140.00, comprising $45,000.00 for pain and suffering and $140.00 for past unreimbursable expenses. This award represents compensation for all damages available under the Act.