Jennifer Wilson v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On April 22, 2020, Jennifer Wilson filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 25, 2018 caused a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Entitlement turned in part on proof that the vaccination occurred and was connected to the right shoulder injury.
Ms. Wilson worked for the Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the record included circumstantial proof from the workplace clinic context, employee lists, and coworker affidavits.
Her medical records documented right shoulder pain, restricted range of motion, adhesive capsulitis, and treating orthopedic evidence linking the condition to the vaccination. Respondent contested entitlement, including the vaccination evidence and causal connection.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found Ms.
Wilson entitled to compensation on May 1, 2025. On December 29, 2025, he awarded $100,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,639.84 in unreimbursed expenses, for a total lump sum of $102,639.84.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine October 25, 2018 causing right SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated; onset within Table window. ENTITLEMENT GRANTED; COMPENSATED. Key evidence: workplace vaccination circumstantial proof, coworker affidavits, right shoulder pain/restricted ROM, adhesive capsulitis, treating orthopedic linkage. Respondent contested vaccination proof and entitlement. Award $100,000 pain/suffering + $2,639.84 expenses = $102,639.84. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition April 22, 2020; entitlement May 1, 2025; damages December 29, 2025.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-00487