Deborah Crawford v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On January 27, 2025, Deborah Crawford filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on September 28, 2023 caused a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The public materials identify her as an adult petitioner but do not state her exact age.
Respondent conceded entitlement after the Division of Injury Compensation Programs reviewed the petition and medical records. DICP concluded that Ms.
Crawford had no prior left-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 lasted more than six months. Chief Special Master Corcoran found entitlement on August 6, 2025.
On November 7, 2025, he awarded $40,000.00 for actual pain and suffering, payable through counsel's IOLTA account. No separate unreimbursed expenses or future damages were awarded.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine September 28, 2023 causing left Table SIRVA in adult petitioner. COMPENSATED. DICP/Respondent conceded no prior left shoulder symptoms, pain within 48 hours, pain/reduced ROM limited to vaccinated shoulder, no alternative cause, and residual effects beyond six months. Entitlement August 6, 2025; damages November 7, 2025. Award $40,000 pain/suffering only. Petition filed January 27, 2025. Attorney Alison Haskins, Siri & Glimstad.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00148