Alban Cooper v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

Alban Cooper filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccine he received on October 9, 2020. At the time of vaccination, Mr.

Cooper was 43 years old. He reported experiencing pain the day after the vaccination, which continued to worsen.

He delayed seeking treatment for approximately six weeks due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. Medical records documented his ongoing left shoulder pain, limited range of motion, and diagnoses including adhesive capsulitis.

After initial treatment, including a cortisone injection and physical therapy, his symptoms improved but did not fully resolve. He returned to treatment more than two years later.

The Special Master found that Mr. Cooper provided preponderant evidence of a Table SIRVA injury, including timely onset of symptoms and residual effects lasting more than six months.

The court awarded Mr. Cooper $75,000.00 for pain and suffering and $586.00 for past unreimbursed expenses, for a total award of $75,586.00.