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

On April 4, 2025, Shara Sheldon filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on November 9, 2022 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding entitlement, agreeing that Ms.

Sheldon's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she satisfied the legal prerequisites for compensation. The public ruling does not describe onset, symptoms, diagnostic testing, treatment, therapy, or expert opinions.

On November 24, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran found Ms. Sheldon entitled to compensation.

Damages remain pending. Update: a decision awarding damages filed 2026-05-07 resolved the case for $57,833.