Jean Soderstrom v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

Jean Soderstrom filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that an influenza vaccine received on November 8, 2018, caused a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The case proceeded as a Table claim.

Respondent contested entitlement, arguing that the petitioner failed to establish the vaccination date, the onset of symptoms within 48 hours, and that her symptoms were limited to her left shoulder. The Special Master found that the evidence preponderated in favor of a finding that Jean Soderstrom received the flu vaccine on November 8, 2018, and that her left shoulder pain began within 48 hours of vaccination, consistent with the Table criteria for SIRVA.

The Special Master also found that her pain and reduced range of motion were limited to her left shoulder and that no other condition explained her symptoms. Therefore, the Special Master ruled that Jean Soderstrom is entitled to compensation for a Table SIRVA injury.

A damages order will be entered separately.