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Vaccine Compensation Awarded for Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration

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Jun 18, 2023 — 1 min read

Carl Johnson, a petitioner, was awarded compensation for his shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following a joint stipulation agreement with the respondent. Johnson received the influenza vaccine on October 24, 2017, and alleged that he suffered from a SIRVA injury and its residual effects for more than six months. The respondent denied liability, but the parties agreed to settle the case and award Johnson compensation for all damages available under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The compensation includes a lump sum of $37,500, which represents payment for all items of damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.

Key Takeaways:

Carl Johnson, a petitioner, was awarded compensation for his shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after a joint stipulation agreement with the respondent.
Johnson received the influenza vaccine on October 24, 2017, and alleged that he suffered from a SIRVA injury and its residual effects for more than six months.
The respondent denied liability for Johnson's injuries, but the parties agreed to settle the case and award Johnson compensation.
The compensation includes a lump sum of $37,500, which represents payment for all items of damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.
Johnson's attorney, Bruce Slane, represented him in the case, and the authorized representative of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, George R. Grimes, signed the stipulation.
The parties agreed that the award may reflect a compromise of their respective positions as to liability and/or amount of damages.

Statistics:

$37,500: the lump sum awarded to Johnson for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.
10/24/2017: the date on which Johnson received the influenza vaccine.
6 months: the duration for which Johnson allegedly suffered from the residual effects of his SIRVA injury.
42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 et seq.: the statute governing the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a): the section of the Vaccine Act that governs the award of damages for vaccine-related injuries.

Sources:

OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 19-1807V CARL JOHNSON, Petitioner, v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent, Decision on Joint Stipulation.
42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 et seq.: National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, Statute.
42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a): Award of damages for vaccine-related injuries, Statute.