Da Vang v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On February 3, 2025, Da Vang filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on November 9, 2023 caused a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The public entitlement ruling states that the case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.
Respondent filed a combined Rule 4(c) report and proffer on August 25, 2025, conceding that Mr. Vang met the Table SIRVA criteria.
Respondent agreed that he had no history of left shoulder pain, inflammation, or dysfunction before vaccination; that pain began within 48 hours; 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 Brian H.
Corcoran found Mr. Vang entitled to compensation and, the same day, awarded $42,500 for pain and suffering.
The public decision does not describe treatment details beyond the Table criteria in the proffer. Mr.
Vang was represented by Jubaile Abila of Groth Law Firm.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine on November 9, 2023, adult exact age not stated, causing left Table SIRVA. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded no prior left shoulder condition, onset within 48 hours, pain and reduced ROM limited to the vaccinated shoulder, no other abnormality explaining pain, and residual effects over six months. Award $42,500 pain and suffering, paid by ACH to counsel's IOLTA account. Chief Special Master Corcoran, entitlement and damages August 25, 2025. Attorney: Jubaile Abila, Groth Law Firm, Brookfield WI.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00194