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

Cheryl Farrell filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine. She stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she suffered residual effects for more than six months, and that she had no prior settlements or awards for her injury.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, specifically agreeing that her injury meets the requirements of a SIRVA Table injury and that she has satisfied all other requirements for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Based on Respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation.