Forrest Christo v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On February 19, 2025, Forrest Christo filed a petition seeking compensation after an influenza vaccination administered on October 25, 2023. He alleged that the shot caused a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration.
The public decision is limited because respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report. The Secretary agreed that Mr.
Christo had no prior right shoulder condition, that his shoulder pain began within 48 hours of vaccination, that the pain and reduced range of motion were confined to the vaccinated shoulder, that no other condition explained the presentation, and that the injury lasted for more than six months. On September 8, 2025, Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran found Mr. Christo entitled to compensation.
The decision resolved entitlement only; damages remained pending. Mr.
Christo was represented by Leah V. Durant.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine, October 25, 2023, adult exact age not stated, causing right SIRVA. ENTITLEMENT GRANTED by Rule 4(c) concession; damages pending. Respondent conceded no prior right shoulder condition, onset within 48 hours, pain and reduced range of motion limited to the vaccinated shoulder, no alternative cause, and residual effects longer than six months. Chief Special Master Corcoran, September 8, 2025. Attorney Leah V. Durant.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00294