Dena Long v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

On June 15, 2023, Dena Long filed a petition seeking compensation after a tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination on June 16, 2021. She alleged a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration with residual effects lasting more than six months.

Respondent denied that Ms. Long sustained a SIRVA Table injury, denied that the Tdap vaccine caused the alleged SIRVA or any other injury, and denied that her current condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.

The public stipulation decision does not describe the onset of shoulder pain, medical treatment, imaging, expert opinions, or a medical mechanism. On September 22, 2025, Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran adopted the parties' joint stipulation and awarded Ms. Long $22,000.00 as a lump sum through counsel's IOLTA account, representing all damages available under Section 15(a).