Lorna Munson v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
compensated$65,569
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On February 26, 2024, Lorna Munson filed a petition alleging SIRVA after an influenza vaccination on September 30, 2022. Respondent conceded entitlement in a December 16, 2024 Rule 4(c) report, agreeing that the injury was consistent with the Vaccine Injury Table definition of SIRVA and that the statutory requirements were met.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran granted entitlement on December 19, 2024.
The damages record is a proffer record and does not provide a detailed public treatment chronology. Respondent proffered $65,569.58, representing $65,000.00 for pain and suffering and $569.58 for past unreimbursable expenses.
Ms. Munson agreed, and on June 3, 2025, the Special Master awarded the full amount as a lump sum through counsel.