Mark Peters v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On April 30, 2021, Mark Peters filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 1, 2020 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report, agreeing that the Table SIRVA criteria were met: pain occurred within 48 hours, was limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explained the shoulder pain.
The parties later litigated damages, and Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran evaluated comparable SIRVA awards.
On October 1, 2025, the Chief Special Master awarded $122,000.00 for pain and suffering. A later attorney-fee decision was separate from injury compensation.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine October 1, 2020 causing SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated; onset within 48 hours. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED after damages decision. Award $122,000 pain/suffering. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition April 30, 2021; damages October 1, 2025.