Raymond Williamson v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On July 25, 2023, Raymond Williamson filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on October 12, 2020 caused a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr.
Williamson's left shoulder injury or any other injury, denied that his current condition was vaccine-related, and denied that he sustained a Table SIRVA. The public stipulation decision does not describe onset, shoulder examinations, imaging, injections, therapy, work effects, or daily-life limits.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the parties' stipulation on January 14, 2025.
Mr. Williamson received $45,000.00 as a lump sum payable directly to him for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.
A later August 26, 2025 decision addressed attorneys' fees and costs only.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine October 12, 2020; alleged left SIRVA. COMPENSATED by stipulation. Respondent denied Table SIRVA, causation, and sequelae; public merits text lacks clinical chronology. Award $45,000.00 lump sum. SM Corcoran January 14, 2025. Petition filed July 25, 2023.