Kathleen A. Hamil v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On March 13, 2025, Kathleen A. Hamil filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on April 15, 2023 caused a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration.
The damages proffer identifies her as a competent adult but does not state her exact age. Respondent conceded entitlement after DICP reviewed the petition and medical records.
The concession stated that Ms. Hamil had no prior right-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 August 29, 2025. On November 4, 2025, he awarded $97,158.13: $95,000.00 for actual pain and suffering and $2,158.13 for past unreimbursable expenses, payable through counsel's IOLTA account.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine April 15, 2023 causing right Table SIRVA in competent adult petitioner. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded no prior right shoulder symptoms, pain within 48 hours, pain/reduced ROM limited to vaccinated shoulder, no alternative cause, and severity beyond six months. Entitlement August 29, 2025; damages November 4, 2025. Award $97,158.13 ($95,000 pain/suffering + $2,158.13 expenses). Petition filed March 13, 2025. Attorney Dennis W. Potts.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00466