Eileen Poulin v. HHS - Pneumococcal, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

Eileen Poulin, a 65-year-old pediatrician, received a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine on January 12, 2024. She subsequently developed left shoulder pain and decreased range of motion, diagnosed as shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

Her symptoms began approximately 18 days after vaccination and persisted for seven months, requiring physical therapy and two steroid injections. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Poulin was entitled to compensation for a Table SIRVA, noting no prior history of shoulder issues, onset within 48 hours of vaccination, and symptoms localized to the vaccinated arm. The parties stipulated to an award of $52,500.00 for pain and suffering.

The Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement on June 2, 2026, and a decision awarding damages on June 7, 2026, granting the stipulated award.