Retha Haze v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

Retha Haze filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 13, 2025, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on October 21, 2023. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, she suffered residual effects for more than six months, and had no prior award or settlement.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her injury. The parties filed a joint stipulation on June 4, 2026, agreeing to settle the case.

The stipulation noted that Retha Haze also received a COVID-19 vaccine on the same day, but that claim would be handled under a different program. Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding Retha Haze a lump sum of $30,000.00 for all items of damages.

The decision was filed on June 4, 2026.