Judith Moran v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On January 26, 2024, Judith Moran filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 25, 2022 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The case centered on vaccine situs and whether the pain was limited to the vaccinated shoulder.
Respondent initially argued that the vaccine record and the first reports did not support Table SIRVA, including because symptoms radiated beyond the shoulder. Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran resolved the situs dispute in Ms. Moran's favor, finding the causal flu vaccine was likely administered in the left deltoid and that her pain and reduced range of motion satisfied the Table requirements.
Respondent later accepted compensation while preserving its position. On February 4, 2026, the Chief Special Master adopted the proffer and awarded $60,000.00 for pain and suffering plus $2,160.00 in unreimbursed expenses, for a total of $62,160.00.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine October 25, 2022 causing left SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated. COMPENSATED after situs/limited-pain dispute. Respondent first opposed, arguing right/left-site and radiation issues; SM found left deltoid vaccination and Table SIRVA, later damages $60,000 pain/suffering + $2,160 expenses = $62,160. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition January 26, 2024; final damages February 4, 2026.