John Zell, Jr. v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

On November 27, 2024, John Zell, Jr., later amending his petition in January 2025, alleged that an influenza vaccine administered on October 17, 2023 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement in July 2025, agreeing that Mr.

Zell's injury was consistent with a Table SIRVA and that the statutory requirements were met. The public entitlement and damages documents do not describe the first symptom, medical visits, imaging, injections, therapy, or residual limitations.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on July 24, 2025.

On August 4, 2025, he awarded $45,000.00 for pain and suffering as a lump sum.