Michael Calvin Miller v. HHS - Pneumococcal, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On September 18, 2020, Michael Calvin Miller filed a petition alleging that a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine administered on November 9, 2018 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The public proffer identifies him as a competent adult but does not state an exact age.
Respondent conceded entitlement on July 27, 2022, agreeing that Mr. Miller satisfied the Vaccine Injury Table and Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for SIRVA.
Damages did not settle quickly. The parties disputed the extent of SIRVA sequelae and ongoing comorbidities, and Chief Special Master Corcoran initially resolved pain and suffering after briefing, awarding $140,000.00 for past pain and suffering plus $1,500.00 per year for future pain and suffering.
The parties later resolved the remaining components and the net present value of future pain and suffering by proffer. On January 22, 2026, Mr.
Miller was awarded $165,386.11 as a lump sum through counsel: $140,000.00 for actual pain and suffering, $20,486.70 for projected pain and suffering, and $4,899.41 for actual unreimbursable expenses.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; pneumococcal conjugate vaccine November 9, 2018; Table SIRVA. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded entitlement July 27, 2022. Damages disputed; SM Corcoran first awarded $140,000 past pain/suffering plus $1,500/year future pain/suffering, then final proffer set net present value. Final damages January 22, 2026: $165,386.11 = $140,000 actual pain/suffering + $20,486.70 projected pain/suffering + $4,899.41 expenses. Petition filed September 18, 2020.