John Pryor v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

On January 15, 2021, John Pryor filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on December 2, 2019 caused a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The public materials identify him as an adult petitioner but do not state his exact age.

Mr. Pryor stated that the injection was high in the left arm, that discomfort began immediately, and that intense pain developed within about five hours.

He described weakness and limited range of motion, but the first shoulder-specific medical visit occurred on February 27, 2020, when he reported left shoulder pain from a flu shot at Minute Clinic. Orthopedic evaluation in May 2020 documented positive O'Brien's and Neer tests, internal derangement or labral tear concerns, subacromial impingement, and treatment with a steroid injection and home therapy.

Respondent disputed onset and severity, emphasizing the treatment delay and other medical visits that did not mention shoulder symptoms. Chief Special Master Corcoran credited Mr.

Pryor's affidavit and the medical record enough to find Table SIRVA entitlement on August 19, 2025, while also noting that the treatment delay affected damages. On November 7, 2025, Mr.

Pryor was awarded $35,000.00 for pain and suffering.