Karin McGee v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2026)

Karin McGee filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 16, 2024, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 17, 2023. She further alleged residual effects for more than six months and no prior award or settlement.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her injury. Nevertheless, the parties filed a joint stipulation on July 9, 2026, agreeing to settle the case.

Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding Karin McGee a lump sum of $82,665.52 for all items of damages. This decision resolves the injury claim.