Kyle Jordan v. HHS - COVID-19, injuries alleged after COVID-19 vaccination (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On February 17, 2026, Kyle Jordan filed a pro se petition alleging injuries after COVID-19 vaccinations received on January 12, 2021, and February 9, 2021. He alleged that symptoms began on December 9, 2021.
The case did not proceed to medical causation. Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran explained that COVID-19 vaccines were not covered vaccines under the Vaccine Injury Table for purposes of a Vaccine Program petition. The ruling also noted that, if the December 9, 2021 onset date controlled, the Vaccine Act's three-year limitations period would have expired on December 9, 2024, more than a year before the petition was filed.
On February 18, 2026, the Chief Special Master dismissed the petition for lack of jurisdiction. No vaccine-injury compensation was awarded.
The public decision was reissued for publication on March 17, 2026.
Theory of causation
COVID-19 vaccines on January 12 and February 9, 2021; alleged symptoms beginning December 9, 2021. DISMISSED. COVID-19 vaccines were not Vaccine Program covered vaccines, and the ruling also noted a potential limitations problem if December 9, 2021 was the symptom-onset date. No causation analysis and no compensation. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition February 17, 2026; original decision February 18, 2026. Pro se adult petitioner.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_26-vv-00272