Richard E. Gordon v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2026)

Richard E. Gordon filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on October 26, 2023.

He met the program's requirements, including receiving the vaccine in the United States and suffering residual effects for more than six months. Respondent denied that the injury was a Table SIRVA or that the vaccine caused any other condition.

The parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case. Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr.

Gordon $45,000.00 in compensation for all damages. The decision was filed on July 13, 2026.