Jennifer Akers v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

On April 11, 2025, Jennifer Akers filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on December 19, 2023 caused a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The public ruling identifies her as an adult petitioner but does not state her exact age.

Respondent conceded entitlement after DICP reviewed the filed petition and medical records. The concession stated that Ms.

Akers 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. On October 24, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran found Ms.

Akers entitled to compensation. Damages had not yet been awarded in the public text reviewed.