Christal Hanson v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On September 21, 2023, Christal Hanson filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered to her left arm caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. She alleged a Table SIRVA with residual effects lasting more than six months.
Respondent denied that Ms. Hanson sustained a Table SIRVA injury, denied that the flu vaccine caused her alleged SIRVA or any other injury, and denied that her current condition was a vaccine-related sequela.
The public stipulation decision does not include the medical timeline, treatment details, imaging, injections, therapy, or expert analysis behind the claim. On April 11, 2025, the parties filed a joint stipulation resolving the case.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted it and awarded a lump sum of $50,000.00.
A later February 27, 2026 decision awarded attorney's fees and costs separately and did not alter the injury award.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine administered to the left arm on/around November 22, 2020, allegedly causing left SIRVA; COMPENSATED by stipulation. Respondent denied Table SIRVA, causation, and current sequelae. Public stipulation contains limited medical detail. Award $50,000 lump sum. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed September 21, 2023; decision April 11, 2025. Attorney: Ronald C. Homer, Conway Homer, Boston MA.