Nicole Rapson v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

On August 16, 2024, Nicole Rapson filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on October 28, 2023 caused a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. She alleged residual effects lasting more than six months.

Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report filed February 12, 2025. The concession stated that Ms.

Rapson had no prior right-shoulder pain, inflammation, or dysfunction; that pain occurred within forty-eight hours of vaccination; that pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the vaccinated shoulder; and that no other condition was identified to explain her shoulder pain. Chief Special Master Corcoran granted entitlement on February 14, 2025.

The public text does not provide a detailed clinical chronology, imaging results, injections, therapy, or daily-life effects. Damages were resolved by proffer.

On May 7, 2025, the Chief Special Master awarded $53,561.23 as a lump sum through counsel, consisting of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,561.23 for unreimbursed expenses. A later fee decision was separate from the vaccine-injury award.