Tammy Rebecca Hammond v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

Tammy Rebecca Hammond filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 17, 2024. She claimed residual effects lasting more than six months.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation for a Table SIRVA, noting that she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the vaccination side, and no other condition explained the pain. Based on Respondent's concession and the record, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation.

The case was resolved on entitlement, with damages to be determined.