Sonya Hayes v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
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.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine, October 10, 2022, adult exact age not stated, causing left SIRVA. ENTITLEMENT GRANTED by Rule 4(c) concession; damages pending. Respondent conceded no prior left shoulder condition, onset within 48 hours, pain and reduced range of motion limited to the vaccinated shoulder, no alternative condition, and residual effects longer than six months. Chief Special Master Corcoran, September 2, 2025. Attorney Bridget McCullough.
Source PDFs
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