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

Matthew Windsor filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccine he received on October 21, 2022. He further alleged that he has suffered residual effects for more than six months.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation. Respondent noted that Petitioner had no prior history of shoulder issues, pain occurred within 48 hours after vaccination, pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain.

Respondent agreed that Petitioner met all requirements for compensation. Based on Respondent's concession and the record, entitlement to compensation was granted.