Lynne Carroll v. HHS - tetanus, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Lynne Carroll filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that a tetanus vaccination she received on May 15, 2024, caused her to suffer a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). She further alleged that her injury resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, reviewed the petition and medical records and conceded that Carroll is entitled to compensation. The respondent determined that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also confirmed that the residual effects lasted for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court issued a ruling on entitlement.

Subsequently, the parties stipulated to an award of damages. The court awarded Lynne Carroll a lump sum payment of $67,500.00 for pain and suffering, to be paid through her counsel's IOLTA account.