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

Chad Lambert filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 6, 2025, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on September 25, 2024. He stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that he suffered residual effects for more than six months, and that he had received no prior settlements or awards for this injury.

The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on June 11, 2026, conceding that Mr. Lambert is entitled to compensation.

The respondent concluded that the injury meets the requirements of a SIRVA Table injury and that Mr. Lambert satisfied all requirements for compensation under the Vaccine Act.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found that Chad Lambert is entitled to compensation.