Edward Cummings v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
compensated$40,249
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On October 24, 2024, Edward Cummings filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 27, 2021 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report, agreeing that Mr.
Cummings met the criteria for a Table SIRVA. The public ruling does not describe first pain, medical visits, imaging, injections, therapy, or residual limitations.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on November 10, 2025.
Damages remained to be determined. Update: a decision awarding damages filed 2026-05-04 resolved the case for $40,249.