Daniel L. Wakefield v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Daniel L. Wakefield filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on November 16, 2021.

He further alleged that the injury caused residual effects lasting more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr.

Wakefield's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that he had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding Mr.

Wakefield entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a Proffer on Award of Compensation, wherein the respondent recommended an award of $67,500.00 for pain and suffering, which Mr.

Wakefield agreed to. The court issued a Decision Awarding Damages, granting Mr.

Wakefield a lump sum payment of $67,500.00 for pain and suffering.