Lynne Carroll Awarded Compensation for Vaccine-Related Injury

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Lynne Carroll, a petitioning plaintiff, filed a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 18, 2024, alleging a vaccine-related injury. She received a tetanus vaccination on May 15, 2024, which allegedly led to a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The claim was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. After considering the evidence, the Chief Special Master Corcoran determined that Carroll is entitled to compensation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lynne Carroll filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 18, 2024.
  • Carroll alleges that she suffered a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a tetanus vaccination received on May 15, 2024.
  • The Chief Special Master Corcoran found that Carroll's alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA, as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.
  • Carroll suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months, satisfying the legal prerequisites for compensation under the Act.
  • Respondent concedes that Carroll is entitled to compensation in this case.
  • The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.

Statistics:

  • The petition was filed on December 18, 2024 (Petition at 1, P 16).
  • Carroll received the tetanus vaccination on May 15, 2024 (Petition at 1, P 16).
  • The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters (Case).
  • The Chief Special Master Corcoran issued the ruling on July 30, 2025 (Filed: July 30, 2025).

Sources:

  • In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-2081V LYNNE CARROLL, Petitioner, v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent.
  • 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-10, et seq. (the "Vaccine Act").
  • 42 C.F.R. §§ 100.3(a), (c)(10).
  • Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755.