Kari Lynn Fisher v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Kari Lynn Fisher filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 18, 2022, alleging that she suffered a Table injury, specifically shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), as a result of an influenza vaccine received on December 23, 2020. After the parties reached an impasse in settlement discussions, Petitioner filed a motion for a ruling on the record.

Respondent contested entitlement, specifically arguing that Petitioner failed to establish the onset of pain within 48 hours of vaccination. Following an expedited entitlement hearing on November 17, 2025, the Chief Special Master issued an oral ruling, later adopted in writing, finding that Petitioner had established entitlement to compensation.

The court found that Petitioner likely suffered the onset of pain within 48 hours of vaccination and that all other SIRVA Table requirements were met, along with the general claim requirements. A Damages Order was subsequently issued, awarding Petitioner $55,000 in pain and suffering and $1,807.32 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $56,807.32.