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

Dajuan Williams filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on December 28, 2021. He stated that the vaccine was received in the United States, he suffered residual effects for more than six months, and he had not received prior compensation for his injuries.

The respondent conceded that Mr. Williams was entitled to compensation, agreeing that his injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.

The respondent noted that Mr. Williams had no prior history of shoulder issues, his 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 Mr. Williams satisfied the legal prerequisites for compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Mr. Williams entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer of damages, indicating that Mr. Williams should be awarded $65,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Mr.

Williams agreed to. The court awarded Mr.

Williams a lump sum payment of $65,000.00.