Katrina Brown v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On December 17, 2024, Katrina Brown filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on December 22, 2021 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement, and Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran found Ms. Brown entitled to compensation on August 5, 2025.
The public rulings identify the Table SIRVA claim but do not set out the first symptom, medical visits, imaging, therapy, injections, or remaining limitations. On December 2, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted respondent's damages proffer and awarded $67,500.00 for pain and suffering as compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine December 22, 2021 causing Table SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated; same-day onset reflected in existing row. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED. Public rulings lack detailed clinical chronology. Award $67,500 pain/suffering. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition December 17, 2024; entitlement August 5, 2025; damages December 2, 2025.