Amal Helen Zayed v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On May 1, 2025, Amal Helen Zayed filed a petition seeking compensation under the Vaccine Program, alleging shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving influenza on December 15, 2023. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report.
Respondent agreed the record showed no prior left-shoulder dysfunction, pain within 48 hours, pain and reduced range of motion limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explaining the shoulder pain. The entitlement ruling states the Table elements but does not include a treatment chronology or damages.
On February 25, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found petitioner entitled to compensation.
Damages had not yet been resolved in the public decision. Petitioner was represented by Jeffrey S.
Pop, Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, Beverly Hills, CA.
Theory of causation
influenza vaccine on December 15, 2023 (exact age not stated) allegedly causing shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA); onset 1 days/within 48 hours. ENTITLEMENT_GRANTED_PENDING_DAMAGES. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report. Respondent agreed the record showed no prior left-shoulder dysfunction, pain within 48 hours, pain and reduced range of motion limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explaining the shoulder pain. Award/status: damages pending. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran; petition filed May 1, 2025; decision February 25, 2026. Attorney: Jeffrey S. Pop, Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, Beverly Hills, CA. No expert causation analysis in public stipulation/proffer.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00758