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

Chris Creevy filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccine received on November 29, 2021. The petition stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that the injury resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months, and that no other award or settlement had been received.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner was entitled to compensation and had satisfied all legal prerequisites. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent had filed a proffer indicating that Petitioner should be awarded $47,500.00, with Petitioner agreeing to this amount.

The court awarded Petitioner a lump sum payment of $47,500.00, representing compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.