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

Donna Frederick filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccination received on October 24, 2023. She further alleged that she suffered residual effects of her injury for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, stating that her alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, the respondent noted that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, pain occurred within 48 hours after vaccination, pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the shoulder that received the vaccine, and no other condition adequately explained her shoulder pain.

The respondent also confirmed that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation.

The case is proceeding to determine damages.