Steven Brooks v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Steven Brooks filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 9, 2021, alleging he suffered a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine he received on January 30, 2020. The respondent conceded that Mr.
Brooks's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting no prior history of shoulder issues, pain within 48 hours of vaccination, and pain limited to the vaccinated shoulder. The respondent also agreed that the injury persisted for more than six months and that Mr.
Brooks met all other legal requirements for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 29, 2023, finding Mr.
Brooks entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on May 1, 2023, a decision awarding damages was issued, granting Mr.
Brooks a lump sum payment of $75,000.00 for pain and suffering, which he agreed to as a proffered award.