Carol Wood v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On October 10, 2024, Carol Wood filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 15, 2021 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement in November 2025, stating that the alleged injury was consistent with Table SIRVA and that Ms.
Wood suffered residual effects for more than six months. The public rulings do not provide a detailed medical chronology, imaging, injections, therapy, or functional limitations.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on November 12, 2025.
On January 14, 2026, he adopted respondent's proffer and awarded $45,000.00 for pain and suffering.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine October 15, 2021 causing SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED. Rule 4(c): Table SIRVA and residual effects over six months; public text lacks clinical detail. Award $45,000 pain/suffering. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition October 10, 2024; damages January 14, 2026.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01629