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

Leslie Kelly filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 14, 2026, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination on October 17, 2024. She further alleged that her SIRVA symptoms persisted for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, stating that her alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, the respondent noted that Petitioner had no prior history of shoulder issues, shoulder pain occurred within 48 hours after vaccination, the pain was limited to the side of administration, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent agreed that Petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the record, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation, with damages to be determined.