John Lewis Walston v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

On October 30, 2024, John Lewis Walston filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on September 26, 2023 caused a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. He alleged residual effects lasting more than six months.

Respondent conceded entitlement on April 21, 2025, stating that Mr. Walston's injury was consistent with Table SIRVA: no prior shoulder problem, pain within forty-eight hours, symptoms limited to the vaccinated shoulder, no other condition identified, and more than six months of residual effects.

Chief Special Master Corcoran granted entitlement on April 22, 2025. The public text does not describe treatment, imaging, injections, therapy, or practical limitations.

Damages were resolved by proffer. On April 24, 2025, the Chief Special Master awarded $32,500.00 as a lump sum through counsel for pain and suffering only.