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

On March 5, 2025, Kim Herb filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on October 30, 2023 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report, and Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran found entitlement on October 2, 2025. The public damages proffer identifies Ms.

Herb as a competent adult but does not include a detailed treatment chronology. Respondent proffered $57,500.00 for pain and suffering and $110.00 for past unreimbursed expenses.

On March 9, 2026, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded $57,610.00, payable through counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Ms. Herb.