Wilma Jones v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On August 12, 2025, Wilma Jones filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination on October 29, 2024 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Respondent filed a combined Rule 4(c) report and proffer on February 18, 2026, conceding entitlement and representing that Ms.
Jones agreed to the proposed award. Respondent agreed that the alleged injury was consistent with Table SIRVA.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran entered a damages decision on February 18, 2026, awarding Ms.
Jones a lump sum of $60,000.00. The public decision contains limited medical detail because entitlement and damages were resolved through the combined concession/proffer rather than a litigated ruling.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine on October 29, 2024, causing Table SIRVA; COMPENSATED through combined Rule 4(c) report/proffer. Respondent conceded injury consistent with Table SIRVA and petitioner agreed to the award. Award $60,000 lump sum. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed August 12, 2025; decision February 18, 2026. Attorney: Wendy Cox, Siri & Glimstad, Austin TX.