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

Lindsey Hooper filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 8, 2025. She alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccination received on November 8, 2023.

Petitioner further alleged that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months. Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on April 9, 2026, conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation.

Respondent stated that Petitioner's alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting no prior history of shoulder issues, pain onset within 48 hours post-vaccination, pain limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other identified condition explaining the pain. Respondent also confirmed that Petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months.

Based on Respondent's concession and the record, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation.