Steven Meharry v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Steven Meharry filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on June 16, 2021, alleging he suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on September 16, 2020. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Meharry satisfied the criteria for SIRVA as a Table injury, noting he had no prior history of shoulder issues, experienced onset of pain within 48 hours of vaccination, and the pain was limited to the vaccinated shoulder. The respondent also confirmed the case was timely filed, the vaccine was administered in the United States, and the injury had residual effects for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted. Subsequently, on February 21, 2023, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The respondent proffered an award of $92,239.59 for pain and suffering and paid past unreimbursable medical expenses, plus an additional $1,302.50 for unpaid past unreimbursable medical expenses to Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy. Mr.

Meharry agreed with this proffered award, and the court awarded the total amount of $93,542.09.