Isaiah Guy v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Isaiah Guy 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 17, 2019. The petition was filed on April 23, 2021.
Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr. Guy is entitled to compensation, as he met the criteria for SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table, received the vaccination in the United States, experienced symptoms for more than six months, and no unrelated factor was a more likely cause of his injury.
A ruling on entitlement was issued on April 12, 2023, finding Mr. Guy entitled to compensation.
Subsequently, on May 1, 2023, Respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $135,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Mr. Guy agreed to.
On June 5, 2023, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Mr. Guy a lump sum payment of $135,000.00.