Hooman Enayati v. HHS - HPV, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

Hooman Enayati filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that his June 28, 2024, human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination caused him to suffer a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). He stated that he received the vaccine in the United States, suffered residual effects for more than six months, and had no prior award or settlement.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that compensation is appropriate. The respondent stated that the petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting no prior history of shoulder issues, pain occurring within 48 hours post-vaccination, pain limited to the vaccination arm, and no other identified condition explaining the pain.

The respondent also confirmed the residual effects lasted more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the record, Chief Special Master Corcoran found Hooman Enayati entitled to compensation, with the case proceeding to damages.