Maise Johnson v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Maise Johnson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on December 13, 2020, caused her to suffer a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). She further alleged that the effects of her injury lasted for more than six months.
The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation. The respondent's Rule 4(c) report indicated that Petitioner suffered a SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.
A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on February 5, 2024, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 18, 2024, a Decision Awarding Damages was issued.
The parties submitted a Proffer on Award of Compensation, agreeing that Petitioner should be awarded $43,000.00 for pain and suffering. This amount represents all elements of compensation available under the Act.
The award was made as a lump sum payment.