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

On June 11, 2025, Juanita Chapple filed a petition seeking compensation under the Vaccine Program, alleging shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving influenza on September 9, 2024. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report.

The two-page ruling does not describe the treatment course or damages. On February 23, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran found petitioner entitled to compensation. Damages had not yet been resolved in the public decision.

Petitioner was represented by Jonathan P. Groth, Groth Law Firm, S.C., Wauwatosa, WI.