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

Charlene Messenger filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 29, 2025, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on December 20, 2023. Petitioner met the program's requirements, including receiving the vaccine in the United States, experiencing residual effects for more than six months, and having no prior award or settlement.

Respondent denied that the injury was a Table SIRVA or caused by the vaccine. Nevertheless, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case.

Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding Charlene Messenger a lump sum of $45,000.00 for all items of damages. This decision resolves the injury claim.