Gregory Rafferty v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On February 27, 2024, Gregory Rafferty filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on September 9, 2022 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. He alleged that the injury persisted for more than six months.
The public entitlement ruling is brief because respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report. Respondent agreed that Mr.
Rafferty had no prior shoulder pain, inflammation, or dysfunction; that pain began within 48 hours of the intramuscular vaccination; that the pain was limited to the vaccinated shoulder; that no other condition explained the pain; and that the residual effects lasted more than six months. On August 28, 2025, Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran found Mr. Rafferty entitled to compensation.
The decision resolved entitlement only, leaving damages for later proceedings. Mr.
Rafferty was represented by Bridget Candace McCullough of Muller Brazil, LLP.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine on September 9, 2022, adult exact age not stated, causing Table SIRVA. ENTITLEMENT GRANTED; damages pending. Respondent conceded no prior shoulder pain/inflammation/dysfunction, onset within 48 hours, pain limited to the vaccinated shoulder, no other condition explaining pain, and residual effects over six months. Chief Special Master Corcoran, August 28, 2025. Attorney: Bridget Candace McCullough, Muller Brazil, Dresher PA.
Source PDFs
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