Kevin W. Craig v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On August 15, 2023, Kevin W. Craig, then 56, filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 21, 2021 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration.
The contested issue was timing. Respondent argued the record did not show onset within the Vaccine Injury Table's 48-hour window and pointed to records suggesting pain began three days after vaccination.
The fact record described Mr. Craig as having no prior left-shoulder pain before the shot.
After reviewing the record, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found on September 5, 2025 that the onset requirement was satisfied.
Respondent later conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report. On December 19, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran found Mr.
Craig entitled to compensation. Damages remained pending.