Rhonda Jones v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

On March 24, 2025, Rhonda Jones filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on October 7, 2023 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. She alleged residual effects lasting more than six months and no prior civil recovery.

Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report, stating that Ms. Jones's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found her entitled to compensation on November 24, 2025.

The public entitlement ruling does not provide a full treatment narrative, but the damages proffer identifies Ms. Jones as a competent adult.

On March 13, 2026, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded $58,660.72. The award consisted of $57,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,160.72 to satisfy a State of Georgia Medicaid lien, payable through counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement.