Sharelle Silas v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

Sharelle Silas filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 18, 2024, alleging injuries related to an influenza vaccine received on or about November 29, 2022. Petitioner claimed a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) within the Table timeframe, with residual effects lasting more than six months.

Respondent denied that Petitioner suffered a Table SIRVA injury or that any vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury. Nevertheless, on June 23, 2026, the parties filed a joint stipulation for compensation.

Chief Special Master Corcoran found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision awarding damages. Petitioner was awarded a lump sum of $30,000.00 for all items of damages.