Jeffrey Clements v. HHS - Influenza, bilateral shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

On June 26, 2024, Jeffrey Clements filed a petition alleging that he received a right-arm influenza vaccination and a left-arm hepatitis B vaccination on October 14, 2022 and then developed bilateral shoulder pain, resulting in Table shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report.

The concession stated that Mr. Clements had no history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction in either affected shoulder before vaccination; that he more likely than not developed pain within forty-eight hours; that pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the vaccinated shoulders; that no other condition explained the symptoms; and that residual effects lasted more than six months.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on May 19, 2025.

The public rulings do not provide the detailed medical course, imaging, injections, therapy, or bilateral daily-life limitations. On November 14, 2025, the Chief Special Master awarded $118,412.13 as a lump sum through counsel's IOLTA account.

The award consisted of $115,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,412.13 for past unreimbursable expenses. Mr.

Clements was represented by Paul R. Brazil of Muller Brazil, LLP.