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

Robert Hetterich filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 20, 2025. He alleged that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on December 11, 2023.

The respondent conceded that the petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that all legal prerequisites for compensation had been met. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found that the petitioner is entitled to compensation.

The decision was issued on May 7, 2026.