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

On October 10, 2023, Joy Yang filed a petition alleging SIRVA after an influenza vaccination administered on September 29, 2021. Respondent conceded that the injury was consistent with Table SIRVA and that the legal prerequisites for compensation were met.

Chief Special Master Corcoran granted entitlement on October 25, 2024. The public proffer does not provide a detailed clinical timeline.

Respondent proffered $63,968.99 and Ms. Yang agreed.

On May 1, 2025, the Special Master awarded $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,968.99 for past unreimbursable expenses, payable as a lump sum through counsel. Later attorney-fee decisions were separate from the injury award.