Linda C. Culliton v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

On June 12, 2024, Linda C. Culliton filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on November 3, 2022 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration.

The public record identifies her as a competent adult but does not provide her exact age. Respondent conceded entitlement after reviewing the petition and medical records.

DICP concluded that Ms. Culliton had no prior shoulder pain, inflammation, or dysfunction; that pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination; that pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the vaccinated shoulder; that no other condition explained the pain; and that the residual effects continued for more than six months.

Chief Special Master Corcoran granted entitlement on July 10, 2025. Respondent then filed a proffer and Ms.

Culliton agreed with the proposed award. On October 20, 2025, the Chief Special Master awarded $115,700.05: $112,500.00 for pain and suffering and $3,200.05 for past unreimbursable expenses, payable through counsel's IOLTA account.