Melissa Trepanier v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) or alternatively brachial neuritis (2026)

Melissa Trepanier filed a petition for compensation on August 11, 2025, alleging that an influenza vaccine received on September 26, 2024, caused a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) or alternatively brachial neuritis. Respondent denied that the vaccine caused the alleged injuries.

However, on July 22, 2026, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case. Chief Special Master Corcoran reviewed the stipulation, found it reasonable, and adopted it as the decision awarding damages.

Pursuant to the stipulation, Melissa Trepanier was awarded a lump sum of $90,000.00 for all items of damages. The case was resolved by this decision on the parties' stipulation.