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

Patrick Brown filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine he received on November 19, 2020. He stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, his symptoms lasted more than six months, and he had not received prior compensation or filed a civil action.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA, noting that he had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of the injection, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection shoulder. Respondent also agreed that Petitioner satisfied the legal prerequisites for compensation, including experiencing residual effects for more than six months.

Based on Respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.

Respondent filed a proffer indicating an award of $55,000.00, which Petitioner agreed to. The Chief Special Master awarded Patrick Brown a lump sum of $55,000.00 for pain and suffering.