Anife Tashi v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

Anife Tashi filed a petition on October 25, 2024, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 15, 2022. She alleged that the injury met the Table definition for SIRVA and lasted for more than six months.

Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report filed on July 3, 2025. The concession stated that Ms.

Tashi had no recent history of left-shoulder pain, inflammation, or dysfunction before vaccination; that shoulder pain began within 48 hours; that pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the vaccinated shoulder; that no other condition explained the injury; and that symptoms persisted for more than six months. Chief Special Master Corcoran granted entitlement on July 7, 2025.

Damages were resolved by proffer and decision on March 12, 2026. Ms.

Tashi was awarded $110,000.00 for pain and suffering, $432.52 for unreimbursed expenses, and $10,745.91 for an Ohio Medicaid lien. The lien amount was payable for the benefit of the Ohio Tort Recovery Unit and the Treasurer of the State of Ohio.

The total immediate award was $121,178.43. Ms.

Tashi was represented by Ronald Craig Homer of Conway Homer, P.C. in Boston, Massachusetts.