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

Alton Brent filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on November 6, 2021. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr.

Brent is entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that the alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that Mr.

Brent had satisfied all legal requirements for compensation. Subsequently, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued on October 5, 2023, finding Mr.

Brent entitled to compensation. On July 25, 2024, the respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, which Mr.

Brent agreed to. The court awarded Mr.

Brent a lump sum of $145,975.18, which included $142,500.00 for pain and suffering and $3,475.18 for past unreimbursable expenses. This award represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.