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

Janet Zimet filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 6, 2025, alleging that she suffered a Table injury, specifically shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), as a result of an influenza vaccination received on October 12, 2022. She further alleged that she suffered residual effects of her injury for more than six months and that there had been no prior award or settlement for her injury.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on May 2, 2025, conceding that compensation is appropriate. The respondent's review concluded that the petitioner's alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that pain occurred within forty-eight hours after receipt of the vaccination, was limited to the shoulder of administration, and no other condition could explain the symptoms.

The respondent also agreed that the petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found that Janet Zimet is entitled to compensation.

The case is proceeding to determine the award amount.