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

On November 6, 2024, Emma Montgomery filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on December 8, 2023 caused a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement in an August 2025 Rule 4(c) report, agreeing that Ms.

Montgomery's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that the legal prerequisites for compensation were met. The public ruling does not describe the first symptom, treatment visits, imaging, injections, therapy, or residual limitations.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found Ms.

Montgomery entitled to compensation on August 5, 2025. Damages remained to be determined.