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

Haley Whisenhunt filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on April 16, 2026, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 19, 2022. She claimed residual effects lasting more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer on April 15, 2026, conceding that the petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. The respondent noted that the petitioner had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was localized to the injection side, and no other condition explained the pain.

Based on this concession and the medical records, the Chief Special Master found that the petitioner was entitled to compensation. The case is proceeding to determine damages.