Jaime Johnson v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On February 21, 2025, Jaime Johnson filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on January 29, 2023 caused a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The public record identifies her as an adult petitioner but does not state her exact age.
Respondent conceded entitlement after review by DICP. The concession stated that Ms.
Johnson 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 September 30, 2025.
On October 21, 2025, he awarded $42,750.90: $42,500.00 for pain and suffering and $250.90 to satisfy a Wisconsin Medicaid lien. Ms.
Johnson was represented by Jonathan P. Groth.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine January 29, 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 September 30, 2025; damages October 21, 2025. Award $42,750.90 ($42,500 pain/suffering + $250.90 Wisconsin Medicaid lien). Petition filed February 21, 2025.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00313