Tyhiem Cannon v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

On January 11, 2021, Tyhiem Cannon filed a petition seeking compensation under the Vaccine Program, alleging shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving influenza on November 11, 2020. Respondent argued the residual effects did not last more than six months.

The entitlement ruling found that Mr. Cannon met the severity requirement, that onset occurred within 48 hours, and that the remaining Table SIRVA requirements were satisfied.

The damages proffer was brief. On February 12, 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 $7,180.00 for pain and suffering and past unreimbursable expenses.