Russell Ramsey v. HHS - Tdap, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Russell Ramsey filed a petition alleging a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from a Tdap vaccine received on March 10, 2019. The court found that the evidence did not support his claim, noting a credible alternative cause for his shoulder pain: a significant prior left shoulder injury and surgery, as well as a workplace accident on the same day as the vaccination.

The medical records indicated a history of numerous traumatic injuries from his past as a bull rider, including multiple shoulder surgeries. Despite the petitioner's belief that the vaccine caused his pain, treating physicians, after receiving more information about the workplace accident, opined that the pain was more likely caused by the accident.

The court determined that Mr. Ramsey failed to provide preponderant evidence to establish causation, either as a Table injury or an off-Table claim.

Consequently, the case was dismissed for failure to prosecute and insufficient evidence.