Jennifer Perrius v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On March 12, 2025, Jennifer Perrius filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on January 16, 2024 caused a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that Ms.
Perrius satisfied the Table SIRVA criteria: she had no prior right-shoulder pain, inflammation, or dysfunction that explained the post-vaccination findings; pain began within 48 hours; pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the vaccinated shoulder; no other condition better explained her symptoms; and residual effects lasted more than six months. Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran found entitlement on October 23, 2025. On January 6, 2026, he awarded $100,000.00 for pain and suffering and $603.84 in unreimbursed expenses, for a total lump sum of $100,603.84.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine January 16, 2024 causing right Table SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated; onset within 48 hours. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED. Key Table facts: no prior right-shoulder pain/dysfunction, pain within 48 hours, shoulder-limited pain/ROM, no alternative condition, residuals over six months. Award $100,000 pain/suffering + $603.84 expenses = $100,603.84. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; attorney Leah Durant; petition March 12, 2025; entitlement October 23, 2025; damages January 6, 2026.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00456