Kuldip Sohpal v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Kuldip Sohpal, an adult, received an influenza vaccine in her left shoulder on October 29, 2019. Within 48 hours, she developed shoulder pain and was diagnosed with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

She alleged that the injury caused residual effects lasting more than six months. The case was filed on January 7, 2021.

The respondent conceded entitlement to compensation, agreeing that Ms. Sohpal met the criteria for SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table.

Specifically, she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other cause was identified. The respondent also confirmed timely filing, US administration of the vaccine, and satisfaction of the statutory severity requirement.

The Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ms. Sohpal entitled to compensation, with damages to be determined later.