Philip Dokpesi v. HHS - HPV, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

Philip Dokpesi filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 11, 2025. He alleged that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an HPV vaccine he received on August 9, 2024.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) Report conceding that Mr. Dokpesi is entitled to compensation.

The respondent agreed that the injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that Mr. Dokpesi has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found that Mr. Dokpesi is entitled to compensation.

The ruling was issued on June 11, 2026, and the case is proceeding to determine damages.