George Ward v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On October 22, 2024, George Ward filed a Vaccine Act petition alleging a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration after an influenza vaccination on October 13, 2022. He alleged that he received the vaccination in the United States, that the residual effects lasted more than six months, and that there had been no prior civil award or settlement for the injury.
Respondent denied that Mr. Ward sustained a Table SIRVA injury, denied that the vaccine caused his alleged shoulder injury or any other injury, and denied that his current condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.
The case resolved through stipulation, so the public decision does not supply the underlying treatment timeline, imaging, injections, physical therapy, or expert analysis. Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran adopted the parties' stipulation on October 20, 2025, awarding Mr. Ward a lump sum of $36,000.00.
A later February 25, 2026 decision addressed attorney's fees and costs and did not alter the vaccine-injury compensation award.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine on October 13, 2022, allegedly causing left SIRVA; COMPENSATED by stipulation. Respondent denied Table SIRVA, vaccine causation, and current sequelae. Public stipulation gives limited medical detail. Award $36,000 lump sum. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed October 22, 2024; decision October 20, 2025. Attorney: David John Carney, Green & Schafle, Philadelphia PA.