McKenzie R. Miller v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

McKenzie R. Miller filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a Table Injury of shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on December 3, 2021.

She further alleged that her injury resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months, that the vaccine was administered in the United States, and that she had not received a prior award or settlement for her injury. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms.

Miller is entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, that she suffered sequelae for more than six months, and that all other legal requirements for compensation had been met.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found that Ms. Miller is entitled to compensation.

The case is proceeding to a damages determination.