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

On August 15, 2023, Stephanie Bennett filed a petition alleging a SIRVA after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 19, 2021. Respondent conceded entitlement, finding no prior left-shoulder pain, pain within 48 hours, pain limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explaining the shoulder pain.

The public proffer gives the damages breakdown but limited clinical narrative. On February 20, 2025, Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran awarded $92,500.00 for pain and suffering and $2,562.42 in unreimbursed expenses, for a total of $95,062.42. A later attorney-fee award was separate from injury compensation.