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

On January 29, 2025, Steven Spiker filed a petition seeking compensation for a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration after receiving an influenza vaccination on July 21, 2023. The public entitlement decision is brief because respondent conceded the Table SIRVA elements.

The Secretary agreed that Mr. Spiker had no prior left shoulder condition, that his shoulder pain began within 48 hours of vaccination, that his pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the vaccinated shoulder, that no other condition explained the symptoms, and that the injury lasted longer than six months.

On September 3, 2025, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found Mr.

Spiker entitled to compensation. The decision did not set damages, which remained pending.

Mr. Spiker was represented by Leah V.

Durant.