Daniel Brunell v. HHS - Influenza, right-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On March 19, 2024, Daniel Brunell filed a petition seeking compensation under the Vaccine Program, alleging right-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving influenza on October 17, 2022. Respondent opposed compensation because the vaccine administration record listed the left arm while petitioner claimed a right-sided SIRVA.
The Special Master resolved the situs dispute on the written record and found entitlement for a right-sided SIRVA despite the vaccine administration form issue. The ruling resolved entitlement and did not award damages.
On February 23, 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 Jonathan Joseph Svitak, Shannon Law Group, P.C., Woodridge, IL.
Theory of causation
influenza vaccine on October 17, 2022 (age 34) allegedly causing right-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA); onset 0 days/within 48 hours. ENTITLEMENT_GRANTED_PENDING_DAMAGES. Respondent opposed compensation because the vaccine administration record listed the left arm while petitioner claimed a right-sided SIRVA. The Special Master resolved the situs dispute on the written record and found entitlement for a right-sided SIRVA despite the vaccine administration form issue. Award/status: damages pending. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran; petition filed March 19, 2024; decision February 23, 2026. Attorney: Jonathan Joseph Svitak, Shannon Law Group, P.C., Woodridge, IL. No expert causation analysis in public stipulation/proffer.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00421