Heather J. Gardner v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On October 22, 2024, Heather J. Gardner filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine received on November 19, 2021 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration.
The existing row reflects two concurrent vaccines. Respondent conceded entitlement in an April 23, 2025 Rule 4(c) report, agreeing that Ms.
Gardner's alleged injury was consistent with Table SIRVA and that the records demonstrated residual effects sufficient for compensation. The public entitlement and damages rulings do not provide a detailed clinical chronology.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on April 24, 2025.
On January 7, 2026, he adopted the parties' compensation stipulation and awarded $65,215.80 as a lump sum through counsel's IOLTA account.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine November 19, 2021 causing SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated; existing row reflects two concurrent vaccines and same-day onset. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED. Public rulings lack detailed treatment facts. Award $65,215.80. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition October 22, 2024; damages January 7, 2026.