Sally Creedon v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Sally Creedon filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on December 2, 2019. The case proceeded as a Table claim, with the respondent disputing that the Table elements were met, specifically the onset of pain within 48 hours of vaccination.

The parties were ordered to file briefs, and the dispute was ultimately resolved via an expedited hearing on August 9, 2024. Following the hearing, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling finding that Sally Creedon had established entitlement to compensation.

The decision determined that she suffered the onset of pain within 48 hours of vaccination and satisfied all other SIRVA Table requirements, as well as the additional requirements for residual effects lasting six months. Accordingly, Sally Creedon was awarded a lump sum payment of $125,000.00 for her actual pain and suffering.