Linda Tan v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Linda Tan filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 18, 2021. She stated that she received the vaccine in the United States, suffered residual effects for more than six months, and had not filed any other civil action or received compensation for her injury.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on April 8, 2024, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on May 16, 2025, a Decision on Damages was issued based on a joint stipulation between the parties. The court awarded Linda Tan a lump sum payment of $27,000.00 for all damages and an additional $1,147.28 to satisfy a New York State Medicaid lien.