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

Laura Day filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 23, 2025. She alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on October 21, 2022.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) Report on April 10, 2026, conceding that Ms. Day is entitled to compensation.

The respondent concluded that her alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found that Ms.

Day is entitled to compensation, pending a decision on damages.