Nancy Kay v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

On February 20, 2025, Nancy Kay filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on August 31, 2023 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The public entitlement ruling does not include a detailed medical timeline, treatment history, imaging, or functional narrative.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on October 8, 2025 conceding entitlement. Respondent agreed that Ms.

Kay's alleged injury was consistent with Table SIRVA, including no prior shoulder issues, pain within 48 hours, pain and reduced range of motion limited to the vaccinated shoulder, no other condition explaining the pain, and residual effects lasting more than six months. On October 9, 2025, Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran granted entitlement. Damages remain pending, and no compensation amount has been awarded in the public ruling.

Update: a decision awarding damages filed 2026-03-17 resolved the case for $75,320.