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

Jennifer Simons filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on April 3, 2025. She alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on October 16, 2023.

The respondent conceded that Petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation. On April 14, 2026, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on May 27, 2026, the respondent filed a Proffer on an award of compensation, which Petitioner agreed to. The decision awarded Jennifer Simons a lump sum of $60,000.00 for pain and suffering.