Hilary Puchalski v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

On March 21, 2025, Hilary Puchalski filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 31, 2022 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration and residual effects lasting more than six months. The public entitlement ruling does not provide the detailed clinical story, such as treatment visits, imaging, therapy, or functional limitations.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on October 14, 2025 conceding entitlement. Respondent stated that Ms.

Puchalski had no prior shoulder problems, experienced pain within 48 hours of vaccination, had pain limited to the injection-site shoulder, had no other condition explaining the shoulder pain, and suffered residual effects lasting more than six months. On October 15, 2025, Chief Special Master Brian H.

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