Kathleen Staub v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On September 19, 2023, Kathleen Staub filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on August 26, 2022 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement, and Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran found her entitled to compensation on January 2, 2025. The damages record addressed the value of her SIRVA injury and related expenses.
It also reflected arguments about whether shoulder findings such as arthrosis or labral tearing affected the damages analysis. Chief Special Master Corcoran resolved damages on March 4, 2026.
Ms. Staub was awarded $64,845.00 as a lump sum: $64,000.00 for pain and suffering and $845.00 for unreimbursed expenses.
The award was payable through counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine on August 26, 2022, causing SIRVA; COMPENSATED after respondent conceded entitlement. Damages decision considered shoulder findings including arthrosis/labral tearing and comparator SIRVA awards. Award $64,845 ($64,000 pain/suffering + $845 unreimbursed expenses). Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed September 19, 2023; entitlement January 2, 2025; damages March 4, 2026.