Andrew Bublitz v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On January 11, 2024, Andrew Bublitz filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on January 21, 2021 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that the claim satisfied the Table criteria for SIRVA and all legal prerequisites for compensation.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran granted entitlement on December 3, 2024.
The public entitlement and damages decisions are concise and do not describe the full medical course, including exact onset, treatment history, imaging, or functional limitations. On October 17, 2025, respondent filed a damages proffer with Mr.
Bublitz's agreement. Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded $102,274.01 as a lump sum: $100,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,274.01 for unreimbursed expenses.
The award represents all damages available under Section 15(a).
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine, January 21, 2021, alleged SIRVA. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded Table SIRVA and all legal prerequisites; entitlement December 3, 2024. Award October 17, 2025: $102,274.01 ($100,000 pain/suffering + $2,274.01 unreimbursed expenses). Chief Special Master Corcoran; respondent Ryan Nelson.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00041