Hyunkeun Joo v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

On September 27, 2024, Hyunkeun Joo filed a petition alleging a SIRVA after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 13, 2021. Respondent conceded entitlement, stating that Mr.

Joo had no prior left shoulder pain, inflammation, or dysfunction; that pain began within 48 hours; that pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the vaccinated shoulder; and that no other condition explained the shoulder pain. On January 22, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran awarded $90,000.00 for pain and suffering and $225.41 in past unreimbursed expenses, for a total of $90,225.41.