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

Heather Fenn filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 3, 2023, caused her to suffer a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The vaccine was administered in the United States, and she alleged residual effects for more than six months, with no prior award or settlement.

Respondent denied that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused her alleged injury. Nevertheless, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the issues and award compensation.

The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Heather Fenn a lump sum of $95,000.00 for all items of damages. The petition was filed on June 25, 2025, and the decision on the stipulation was issued on July 2, 2026.