Adelheid Jones v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On September 10, 2024, Adelheid Jones filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 20, 2022 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report filed January 22, 2026.
The concession stated that Ms. Jones's injury was consistent with Table SIRVA, including no prior shoulder condition, pain within the required timeframe, pain and reduced range of motion limited to the vaccinated shoulder, no alternative explanation, and residual effects lasting more than six months.
The two-page public ruling does not provide a detailed treatment chronology. Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran found Ms. Jones entitled to compensation on January 22, 2026.
Damages remained pending.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine October 20, 2022 causing SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated; onset within Table timeframe. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; damages pending. Rule 4(c): Table SIRVA, no prior shoulder condition, pain/ROM limited to vaccinated shoulder, no alternative condition, residual effects over six months. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition September 10, 2024; decision January 22, 2026.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01408