Diane Jeffers v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On January 4, 2024, Diane Jeffers filed a petition seeking compensation under the Vaccine Program, alleging shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving influenza on September 21, 2022. Respondent contested entitlement.
The record credited onset within 48 hours. Ms.
Jeffers and a friend described concern that the shot was administered too high, a large bubble on the arm, inability to sleep, and extreme difficulty using the arm. The ruling focused on onset and entitlement rather than damages.
On March 3, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found petitioner entitled to compensation.
Damages had not yet been resolved in the public decision. Petitioner was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V.
Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC.
Theory of causation
influenza vaccine on September 21, 2022 (exact age not stated) allegedly causing shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA); onset 0 days/within 48 hours. ENTITLEMENT_GRANTED_PENDING_DAMAGES. Respondent contested entitlement. The record credited onset within 48 hours. Ms. Jeffers and a friend described concern that the shot was administered too high, a large bubble on the arm, inability to sleep, and extreme difficulty using the arm. Award/status: damages pending. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran; petition filed January 4, 2024; decision March 3, 2026. Attorney: Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC. No expert causation analysis in public stipulation/proffer.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00009