Maria Demelo v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On September 30, 2024, Maria Demelo filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on October 26, 2021, caused a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded that Ms.
Demelo met the requirements for a Table SIRVA. The concession stated that she had no prior left shoulder pain, inflammation, or dysfunction; that shoulder pain began within 48 hours of vaccination; that the symptoms were limited to the vaccinated shoulder; that no other condition more likely explained the injury; and that the residual effects lasted more than six months.
The public entitlement decision does not provide a detailed clinical chronology. On September 11, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran found Ms.
Demelo entitled to compensation. Damages remained pending.
Ms. Demelo was represented by Timothy Mason of the Law Office of Sylvia Chin-Caplan.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine, October 26, 2021, adult exact age not stated, left shoulder SIRVA. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; damages pending. Respondent conceded no prior left-shoulder pain/inflammation/dysfunction, onset within 48 hours, symptoms limited to the left shoulder, no more likely alternative diagnosis, and residual effects lasting more than six months. Public concession decision contains no detailed clinical timeline. Chief Special Master Corcoran, September 11, 2025. Attorney Timothy Mason/Law Office of Sylvia Chin-Caplan.
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