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

Michael Determan filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 29, 2025. He alleged that he suffered a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an October 6, 2023 influenza vaccination.

Respondent denied that Petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused his alleged shoulder injury. Nevertheless, on May 28, 2026, the parties filed a joint stipulation for compensation.

Chief Special Master Corcoran found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as his decision awarding damages. Mr.

Determan was awarded a lump sum of $20,500.00 for all items of damages.