Kathleen A. Hamil v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

On March 13, 2025, Kathleen A. Hamil filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on April 15, 2023 caused a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration.

The damages proffer identifies her as a competent adult but does not state her exact age. Respondent conceded entitlement after DICP reviewed the petition and medical records.

The concession stated that Ms. Hamil had no prior right-shoulder pain, inflammation, or dysfunction; that pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination; that pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the vaccinated shoulder; that no other condition explained the pain; and that the residual effects lasted more than six months.

Chief Special Master Corcoran found entitlement on August 29, 2025. On November 4, 2025, he awarded $97,158.13: $95,000.00 for actual pain and suffering and $2,158.13 for past unreimbursable expenses, payable through counsel's IOLTA account.