Jozsef Pocsi v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On August 3, 2023, Jozsef Pocsi filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on October 19, 2021 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. He alleged residual effects lasting more than six months.
Respondent denied that Mr. Pocsi sustained a Table SIRVA, denied that the flu vaccine caused the alleged SIRVA or any other injury, and denied that his current condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.
The public stipulation does not describe his first symptom, medical treatment, imaging, injections, therapy, or expert opinions. On April 23, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the parties' stipulation and awarded $43,598.00 as a lump sum through counsel for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine October 19, 2021; alleged SIRVA. COMPENSATED by stipulation. Respondent denied Table SIRVA and causation; public text lacks clinical chronology or experts. Decision April 23, 2025. Award $43,598.00 lump sum. Petition filed August 3, 2023.