Nancy A. Carroll v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Nancy A. Carroll filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of her October 28, 2022 influenza vaccination.

She stated that she received the vaccination in the United States, suffered residual effects for more than six months, and had no prior award or settlement for her injury. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a report recommending compensation, conceding that Ms.

Carroll's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA. The respondent noted that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain and reduced range of motion began within 48 hours of vaccination, and these symptoms were limited to the injection site.

The respondent also confirmed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and Ms. Carroll met the statutory severity requirement.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Ms. Carroll entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent had proffered compensation in the amount of $74,142.75, representing $70,000.00 for pain and suffering and $4,142.75 for unreimbursed expenses, to which Ms.

Carroll agreed. The court awarded Ms.

Carroll the stipulated lump sum of $74,142.75 for all damages.