VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01408 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01408 Petitioner: Adelheid Jones Filed: 2024-09-10 Decided: 2026-01-22 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2022-10-20 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: entitlement_granted_pending_damages Award amount USD: AI-assisted case summary: 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 field: 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. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01408-0 Date issued/filed: 2026-02-23 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 01/22/2026) regarding 29 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-01408-UNJ Document 31 Filed 02/23/26 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1408V ADELHEID JONES, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: January 22, 2026 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David John Carney, Green & Schafle LLC, Philadelphia, PA, for Petitioner. Ryan Nelson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On September 10, 2024, Adelheid Jones filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on October 20, 2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was administered in the United States, she suffered residual effects of her injury for more than six months, and she has never received compensation in the form of an award or settlement for her vaccine-related injuries. Petition at ¶¶ 4, 25, 28. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. 1 Because this Ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Ruling will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Case 1:24-vv-01408-UNJ Document 31 Filed 02/23/26 Page 2 of 2 On January 22, 2026, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1. Specifically, Respondent agrees that Petitioner’s injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table in that “petitioner had no history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction of her right shoulder prior to vaccination; pain occurred within forty-eight hours after receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; pain and reduced ROM were limited to the shoulder in which the vaccine was administered; and no other condition or abnormality has been identified to explain petitioner’s shoulder pain.” Id. at 5-6. Respondent further agrees that the records demonstrate that Petitioner suffered residual effects of her condition for more than six months, and has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Id. at 6. In view of Respondent’s position and the evidence of record, I find that Petitioner is entitled to compensation. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01408-cl-extra-11266381 Date issued/filed: 2026-02-23 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10799707 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1408V ADELHEID JONES, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: January 22, 2026 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David John Carney, Green & Schafle LLC, Philadelphia, PA, for Petitioner. Ryan Nelson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On September 10, 2024, Adelheid Jones filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on October 20, 2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was administered in the United States, she suffered residual effects of her injury for more than six months, and she has never received compensation in the form of an award or settlement for her vaccine-related injuries. Petition at ¶¶ 4, 25, 28. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. 1 Because this Ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Ruling will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). On January 22, 2026, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1. Specifically, Respondent agrees that Petitioner’s injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table in that “petitioner had no history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction of her right shoulder prior to vaccination; pain occurred within forty-eight hours after receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; pain and reduced ROM were limited to the shoulder in which the vaccine was administered; and no other condition or abnormality has been identified to explain petitioner’s shoulder pain.” Id. at 5-6. Respondent further agrees that the records demonstrate that Petitioner suffered residual effects of her condition for more than six months, and has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Id. at 6. In view of Respondent’s position and the evidence of record, I find that Petitioner is entitled to compensation. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 2