Linda Sundquist v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

On July 17, 2025, Linda Sundquist filed a petition seeking compensation under the Vaccine Act. She alleged that an influenza vaccine administered on November 15, 2023 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration, that the injury lasted longer than six months, and that no other party had received compensation for the injury.

Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report filed January 30, 2026. Respondent agreed that Ms.

Sundquist's injury was consistent with Table SIRVA because she had no history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction in her left shoulder before vaccination; pain occurred within forty-eight hours after an intramuscular vaccination; pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the vaccinated shoulder; and no other condition or abnormality had been identified to explain her shoulder pain. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran granted entitlement that same day. On March 17, 2026, the Special Master awarded damages based on respondent's proffer.

The award was a lump sum of $68,086.00, payable through counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Ms. Sundquist.

It consisted of $67,500.00 for pain and suffering and $586.00 for unreimbursed expenses. Ms.

Sundquist was identified as a competent adult, so no guardianship evidence was required.