Bala Muccala v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Bala Muccala filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on November 9, 2021. He stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, he experienced residual effects for more than six months, and there had been no prior award or settlement.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, initially denied that Mr. Muccala sustained a SIRVA Table injury, denied that the vaccine caused his injury, and denied that his current condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.

Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. Chief Special Master Corcoran found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision.

Mr. Muccala was awarded a lump sum of $39,000.00, representing compensation for all items of damages available under the program.

This award covers all damages and resolves the liability and damages claims related to the alleged SIRVA injury.