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

Jessica Best filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following a Tdap vaccination on March 25, 2021. She alleged her SIRVA symptoms persisted for longer than six months.

The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting she had no prior shoulder issues, pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection shoulder. The respondent agreed that Jessica Best satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties stipulated to an award of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering.

This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Act. Jessica Best is a competent adult and the award will be paid as a lump sum to her counsel for prompt disbursement.