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

Brian Dessecker filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 27, 2023, alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 27, 2021, caused him to suffer a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). He stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, that he suffered residual effects for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement for his injury.

Respondent denied that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused his injury. The parties subsequently filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case.

Pursuant to the stipulation, the court awarded Brian Dessecker $18,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages.