Melissa Huntington v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On January 17, 2024, Melissa Huntington filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 26, 2022 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The public record identifies her as a competent adult but does not give her exact age.
Respondent conceded entitlement after DICP review. The concession stated that Ms.
Huntington had no prior shoulder pain, inflammation, or dysfunction; that shoulder pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination; that pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the vaccinated shoulder; that no other condition explained the pain; and that the residual effects lasted more than six months. Chief Special Master Corcoran granted entitlement on October 2, 2024.
After entitlement, respondent filed a proffer of compensation and Ms. Huntington agreed with the proposed award.
On October 21, 2025, the Chief Special Master awarded $174,941.94 as a lump sum: $160,000.00 for pain and suffering and $14,941.94 for lost wages. The award was payable to Ms.
Huntington through counsel's IOLTA account.