Nicholas Tolbert v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) (2026)

Nicholas Tolbert filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a Table injury, specifically shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on November 6, 2023. He stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, that he experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement for his injury.

Respondent denied that Mr. Tolbert sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that any vaccine caused his alleged shoulder injury.

Nevertheless, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr.

Tolbert a lump sum of $23,000.00 for all items of damages available under Section 15(a). The decision was filed on April 10, 2026.