Delmont Likins v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

On February 7, 2025, Delmont Likins filed a petition seeking compensation under the Vaccine Program, alleging shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving influenza on October 3, 2023. Respondent conceded Table SIRVA in a Rule 4(c) report.

Respondent agreed that he had no prior left-shoulder pain, inflammation, or dysfunction; pain occurred within 48 hours; pain and decreased range of motion were limited to the injected shoulder; and no other condition explained the shoulder pain. The public damages proffer gives limited clinical detail beyond the SIRVA Table elements.

On February 27, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the parties' stipulation or proffer, found the disposition reasonable on the record before the Court, and awarded $31,000.00 pain and suffering plus $680.12 Illinois Medicaid lien.

Petitioner was represented by Maximillian J. Muller, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA.