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

On April 23, 2025, Debra Kauffman filed a petition seeking compensation under the Vaccine Program, alleging shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving influenza on October 5, 2022. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report.

Respondent concluded the alleged injury was consistent with Table SIRVA and that the legal prerequisites for compensation were satisfied. The proffer supplies the damages breakdown but not a detailed clinical course.

On February 20, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the parties' stipulation or proffer, found the disposition reasonable on the record before the Court, and awarded $52,500.00 pain and suffering plus $1,345.82 unreimbursed expenses.

Petitioner was represented by Renee J. Gentry, The Law Office of Renee J.

Gentry, Washington, DC.