Matthew Johnson v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On December 30, 2024, Matthew Johnson filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 9, 2023 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report, agreeing that Mr.
Johnson met the Table criteria for SIRVA and the legal prerequisites for compensation. The concession rested on the absence of a prior shoulder condition, onset of shoulder pain within forty-eight hours after vaccination, pain and reduced range of motion confined to the vaccinated shoulder, no other condition explaining the symptoms, and residual effects lasting more than six months.
The public ruling does not describe the first medical visit, imaging, injections, physical therapy, or remaining limitations. Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran found Mr. Johnson entitled to compensation on July 29, 2025.
Damages remained to be determined. Update: a decision awarding damages filed 2026-06-10 resolved the case for $119,252.