Robert Jacobs v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On October 12, 2021, Robert Jacobs filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination in September 2020 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The case proceeded in the Special Processing Unit as a SIRVA claim.
Respondent conceded entitlement, and Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran entered an entitlement ruling on June 7, 2023.
Damages were later resolved by proffer. The damages decision stated that the parties agreed Mr.
Jacobs should receive $122,979.71, made up of $120,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,979.71 for unreimbursed expenses. On July 17, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran found the proffered award appropriate and directed payment through an ACH deposit to counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Mr.
Jacobs. A later attorney-fee decision did not change the injury-compensation award.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine in September 2020 causing SIRVA; COMPENSATED after respondent conceded entitlement. Award $122,979.71 ($120,000 pain/suffering + $2,979.71 unreimbursed expenses). Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed October 12, 2021; entitlement June 7, 2023; damages July 17, 2025. Attorney: Laura Levenberg, Muller Brazil, Dresher PA.