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

Filed 2025-07-07Decided 2026-02-09Vaccine Influenza
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Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]

On July 7, 2025, Sheva Ehrenfeld filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on September 25, 2024 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The case proceeded as a Table SIRVA claim.

Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report. The concession accepted that the record satisfied the Table SIRVA requirements, including onset timing, shoulder localization, absence of another explanatory condition, and residual effects lasting more than six months.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found Ms.

Ehrenfeld entitled to compensation on February 9, 2026. The available public record does not include a damages decision or award amount.

Theory of causation

Influenza vaccine on September 25, 2024, causing Table SIRVA; ENTITLEMENT GRANTED, damages pending/not found. Respondent conceded entitlement. No award amount in available public record. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed July 7, 2025; entitlement February 9, 2026.

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