Kendra Graves v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On October 16, 2023, Kendra Graves filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 19, 2020 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report filed December 23, 2024, stating that the alleged injury was consistent with Table SIRVA and that the record supported compensation.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on January 6, 2025.
The public rulings do not describe the full treatment history or daily limitations. On September 23, 2025, the Chief Special Master adopted respondent's proffer.
Ms. Graves was awarded $150,000.00 for pain and suffering, $753.90 in past unreimbursed expenses, and $5,822.20 in past lost wages, for a total of $156,576.10.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine October 19, 2020 causing SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated; onset field supported as same day in existing row. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED. Public rulings lack detailed clinical chronology. Award $150,000 pain/suffering + $753.90 expenses + $5,822.20 lost wages = $156,576.10. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition October 16, 2023; damages September 23, 2025.