Jackie Graziano v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On January 30, 2025, Jackie Graziano filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 20, 2023 caused a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The public materials identify her as an adult petitioner but do not state her exact age.
Respondent conceded entitlement after DICP reviewed the petition and medical records. The concession stated that Ms.
Graziano had no prior left-shoulder pain, inflammation, or dysfunction; that pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination; that pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the vaccinated shoulder; that no other condition explained the pain; and that the residual effects lasted more than six months. Chief Special Master Corcoran found entitlement on July 22, 2025.
On November 5, 2025, he awarded $110,000.00 for actual pain and suffering, payable through counsel's IOLTA account.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine October 20, 2023 causing left Table SIRVA in adult petitioner. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded no prior left shoulder symptoms, pain within 48 hours, pain/reduced ROM limited to vaccinated shoulder, no alternative condition, and severity beyond six months. Entitlement July 22, 2025; damages November 5, 2025. Award $110,000 pain/suffering. Petition filed January 30, 2025. Attorney Paul R. Brazil.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00177