Daniel Brennan v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On April 11, 2025, Daniel Brennan filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 18, 2023 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that the record satisfied the Table SIRVA criteria.
Mr. Brennan had no prior pain, inflammation, or dysfunction in the affected shoulder that would explain 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 his symptoms; and the injury lasted more than six months.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on October 28, 2025.
On January 5, 2026, he adopted respondent's damages proffer and awarded Mr. Brennan $112,500.00 for pain and suffering as a lump sum.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine October 18, 2023 causing Table SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated; onset within 48 hours. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED. Key Table facts: no prior affected-shoulder condition, pain within 48 hours, shoulder-limited pain/ROM, no alternative condition, residuals over six months. Award $112,500 pain/suffering. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition April 11, 2025; entitlement October 28, 2025; damages January 5, 2026.
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