Cory Scott v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Cory Scott filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a Table injury, specifically shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), as a result of his influenza vaccination on February 6, 2022. He stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, that he experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that he had no prior award or settlement for this injury.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Mr. Scott sustained a SIRVA Table injury, denied that the flu vaccine caused his alleged shoulder injury or any other injury, and denied that his current condition was a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.

Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that the case should be settled and compensation awarded. The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr.

Scott a lump sum of $20,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. This award represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages.

The parties also agreed to further proceedings to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.