Honorata Lee v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On October 4, 2023, Honorata Lee filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on October 1, 2021 caused a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. She proceeded on a Table SIRVA theory and alleged residual effects lasting more than six months.
Respondent conceded entitlement in July 2024, agreeing that the alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA and that the record showed no prior left-shoulder pain or dysfunction, pain within the Table period, pain and reduced range of motion limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition identified to explain the shoulder pain. Chief Special Master Corcoran granted entitlement on July 19, 2024.
The public damages decision does not describe Ms. Lee's treatment history, imaging, injections, physical therapy, or functional limitations.
Damages were resolved by proffer. On May 2, 2025, the Chief Special Master awarded $127,500.00 as a lump sum for pain and suffering, payable through counsel.
The public text reviewed did not award separate past expenses or future lost earnings.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine October 1, 2021; left Table SIRVA. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded Table SIRVA criteria; public text lacks detailed clinical chronology. Entitlement July 19, 2024; damages May 2, 2025. Award $127,500.00 pain/suffering lump sum. Petition filed October 4, 2023. Counsel: Jeffrey S. Pop; respondent counsel Kimberly Shubert Davey.