Samuel Martin v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Samuel Martin filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on November 11, 2020. He further alleged that the residual effects of his injury lasted for more than six months.

The court issued a fact ruling on April 21, 2025, finding that Mr. Martin did indeed suffer residual effects for at least six months post-vaccination.

Subsequently, on June 20, 2025, the Respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed an amended report. In light of the prior fact ruling, the Respondent stated they would not contest the matter further on other grounds.

The Respondent specifically indicated that Mr. Martin satisfied the criteria for SIRVA as set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and requested a ruling on entitlement.

The Respondent confirmed that Mr. Martin had met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Based on the Respondent's position and the existing evidence, the Chief Special Master found that Samuel Martin is entitled to compensation, with the damages to be determined in a subsequent decision.