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

Laura Marx filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on August 19, 2023. She stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and no other action or compensation had been sought for her injury.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation for a Table SIRVA. Respondent noted that Petitioner had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, and the pain was limited to the side of the injection.

Respondent also agreed that the record demonstrated residual effects for more than six months and that all requirements for compensation were met. Based on Respondent's concession and the evidence, Chief Special Master Corcoran found Petitioner entitled to compensation.