Harry Cobb v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Harry Cobb 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 his September 29, 2016 influenza vaccine. He stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that his injury had residual effects lasting more than six months, and that he had not received any prior award or settlement for this injury.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Cobb's SIRVA or any other injury.

Despite this denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on December 20, 2018, agreeing that compensation should be awarded. The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

Pursuant to the stipulation, Mr. Cobb was awarded a lump sum of $65,000.00, representing compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

This award was to be paid in the form of a check payable to Mr. Cobb.