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

Jeannette Cardona filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on April 3, 2026, alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on September 28, 2022. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on March 31, 2026, conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation. Respondent agreed that her injury was consistent with SIRVA, noting no prior shoulder issues, pain within forty-eight hours of vaccination, and limited pain to the vaccinated shoulder.

Respondent also agreed that Petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months and met all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on Respondent's concession and the evidence, Chief Special Master Corcoran found Petitioner entitled to compensation, with damages to be determined.