Debra Kauffman v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
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.
Theory of causation
influenza vaccine on October 5, 2022 (exact age not stated) allegedly causing shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). COMPENSATED. 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. Award/status: $52,500.00 pain and suffering plus $1,345.82 unreimbursed expenses. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran; petition filed April 23, 2025; decision February 20, 2026. Attorney: Renee J. Gentry, The Law Office of Renee J. Gentry, Washington, DC. No expert causation analysis in public stipulation/proffer.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00694