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

Saeeda Syed filed a petition on August 11, 2025, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Ms.

Syed alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on October 12, 2023. She further alleged that the injury resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months.

The respondent denied that Petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury, that the flu vaccine caused Petitioner's alleged shoulder injury or any other injury, and denied that Petitioner's current condition is a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury. Despite these denials, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation, while maintaining their respective positions.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the court's decision.

The stipulation awarded Saeeda Syed a lump sum of $62,536.21, to be paid via ACH deposit to her counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement. This amount was designated as compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Act.

The court approved this award, and judgment was directed to be entered.