Casandra Rivera v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

Casandra Rivera filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine on March 3, 2022. She claimed the vaccine was administered in the United States, her injury occurred within the Table timeframe, and she experienced residual effects for more than six months.

Respondent denied that Petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused her injury. The parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case.

Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding Casandra Rivera $22,500.00 in compensation for all items of damages. The decision was filed on January 21, 2026.