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

Julie Johnson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 23, 2025, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 28, 2024. She stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she suffered residual effects for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on July 15, 2026, conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation. Respondent concluded that Petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she had satisfied all requirements for compensation.

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