Ricky Blake Norville v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Ricky Blake Norville filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination on November 5, 2020. The petition stated his symptoms persisted for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that he had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that the residual effects lasted more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $55,657.94, comprising $52,500.00 for pain and suffering and $3,157.94 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Petitioner agreed with this proposed award. The court accepted the proffer and awarded Ricky Blake Norville a lump sum payment of $55,657.94.