Rebecca Dobbins v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Rebecca Dobbins, an adult, received an influenza vaccine on September 15, 2022. Within 48 hours, she developed shoulder pain and reduced range of motion, diagnosed as Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA).

She alleged that her symptoms persisted for more than six months. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection shoulder, and no other condition explained the symptoms.

The respondent also agreed that her condition had residual effects for over six months, satisfying the legal prerequisites for compensation. The case proceeded as a Table claim.

On March 10, 2025, entitlement was granted. Subsequently, on June 23, 2025, the parties stipulated to an award of $97,226.00, comprising $97,000.00 for past pain and suffering and $226.00 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Ms. Dobbins passed away on January 3, 2025, from unrelated causes, and her estate's personal representative was substituted as the petitioner.

The award was to be paid as a lump sum to her counsel for disbursement.