Lisa Kurdziel v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

Lisa Kurdziel filed a petition alleging a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccination received on November 24, 2021. She was born in 1981 and was an active athlete.

She experienced right shoulder pain and reduced range of motion starting within 48 hours of the vaccination, which persisted for more than six months. Medical records documented her symptoms, including pain, reduced range of motion, and positive tests suggestive of SIRVA.

She received various treatments, including NSAIDs, steroid injections, and physical therapy. The respondent initially opposed compensation, arguing that the severity and onset requirements were not met.

However, the court found that Petitioner established entitlement to compensation for a Table SIRVA, noting that her injury persisted for at least six months and had an onset within 48 hours of vaccination. The case is now in the damages phase, with the court to consider her return to athletic activities and treatment gaps in determining the award.