Jennifer Sparks v. HHS - HPV, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On December 30, 2024, Jennifer Sparks filed a petition alleging that an HPV vaccination administered on March 14, 2023 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent later conceded entitlement.
The concession stated that the record showed no relevant pre-vaccination shoulder pain, inflammation, or dysfunction; onset of shoulder pain within forty-eight hours; pain and reduced range of motion limited to the vaccinated shoulder; no other condition or abnormality explaining the symptoms; and residual effects lasting more than six months. Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran found Ms. Sparks entitled to compensation on August 27, 2025.
Damages were resolved by proffer. On February 10, 2026, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded $110,291.07 as a lump sum: $110,000.00 for pain and suffering and $291.07 for unreimbursed expenses.
Theory of causation
HPV vaccine on March 14, 2023, causing Table SIRVA; COMPENSATED after respondent conceded entitlement. Concession identified no prior shoulder dysfunction, onset within 48 hours, symptoms limited to vaccinated shoulder, no alternative cause, and residual effects over six months. Award $110,291.07 ($110,000 pain/suffering + $291.07 unreimbursed expenses). Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed December 30, 2024; entitlement August 27, 2025; damages February 10, 2026.