Kelsey Leeman v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On May 23, 2024, Kelsey Leeman filed a petition, corrected on June 3, 2024, alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on October 15, 2022 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. She alleged that the residual effects lasted more than six months.
Respondent conceded entitlement. The Rule 4(c) report stated that Ms.
Leeman had no prior shoulder pain, that pain began within 48 hours after vaccination, that the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and that no other condition explained the pain. Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran entered entitlement on January 16, 2025. After respondent filed a damages proffer, the Special Master awarded $82,234.33 on August 11, 2025.
The award consisted of $75,000 for pain and suffering and $7,234.33 for past unreimbursable expenses, payable by ACH deposit to counsel's IOLTA account. Ms.
Leeman was represented by Renee J. Gentry.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine on October 15, 2022, adult exact age not stated, causing Table SIRVA. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded no prior shoulder condition, onset within 48 hours, pain and reduced ROM limited to the vaccinated shoulder, no other explanatory condition, and residual effects over six months. Award $82,234.33: $75,000 pain and suffering plus $7,234.33 past unreimbursable expenses. Chief Special Master Corcoran, entitlement January 16, 2025, damages August 11, 2025. Attorney: Renee J. Gentry.
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