Chadwick Wilson v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Filed 2025-02-13Decided 2025-10-28Vaccine Influenza
compensated$45,575

Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]

On February 13, 2025, Chadwick Wilson filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on September 11, 2023 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The public record identifies him as a competent adult but does not provide his exact age.

Respondent conceded entitlement after DICP review, agreeing that the record supported a Table SIRVA: no prior shoulder pain, inflammation, or dysfunction; pain within 48 hours of vaccination; pain and reduced range of motion limited to the vaccinated shoulder; no alternative condition; and residual effects lasting more than six months. Chief Special Master Corcoran granted entitlement on October 20, 2025.

On October 28, 2025, the Chief Special Master awarded Mr. Wilson $45,575.00: $45,000.00 for pain and suffering and $575.00 for past unreimbursable expenses, payable as a lump sum through counsel's IOLTA account.

Theory of causation

Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine September 11, 2023; Table SIRVA. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded no prior shoulder symptoms, pain within 48 hours, pain/ROM limitation confined to vaccinated shoulder, no alternative condition, and residual effects beyond six months. Entitlement October 20, 2025; damages October 28, 2025. Award $45,575 ($45,000 pain/suffering + $575 expenses). Petition filed February 13, 2025.

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