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

Mary Schmitt filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on April 13, 2026. She alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 10, 2024.

Petitioner stated that the vaccine was administered within the United States, that she suffered residual effects for more than six months, and that she had not received any prior settlements or awards for her injury. Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on April 9, 2026, conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation.

Respondent concluded that the injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that Petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation. Chief Special Master Corcoran found Petitioner entitled to compensation.