Sonya Hayes v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

On June 24, 2024, Sonya Hayes filed a petition seeking compensation for a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 10, 2022. The public entitlement decision is brief because respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report.

The Secretary agreed that Ms. Hayes had no prior left shoulder condition, that her shoulder pain began within 48 hours of vaccination, that the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the vaccinated shoulder, that no other condition explained the symptoms, and that residual effects lasted for more than six months.

On September 2, 2025, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found Ms.

Hayes entitled to compensation. The decision did not award damages, which remained for later proceedings.

Ms. Hayes was represented by Bridget McCullough of Muller Brazil.