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

Susan Cleveland filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on January 3, 2023. She stated her injury lasted for more than six months and that she had not received prior compensation for this injury.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury met the Table criteria for a right-sided SIRVA. Respondent also confirmed the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, Petitioner satisfied the statutory severity requirement, and she had not filed a civil action or received other compensation.

Based on Respondent's concession and the evidence, Chief Special Master Corcoran found Petitioner entitled to compensation, with damages to be determined.