Erica Iglesias v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On February 21, 2024, Erica Iglesias filed a petition seeking compensation under the Vaccine Program, alleging shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) on June 16, 2021. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report.
The entitlement ruling found compensation appropriate for a Tdap-related SIRVA; the damages proffer resolved compensation without a contested damages opinion. The public proffer gives the award breakdown but little medical narrative.
On January 30, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the parties' stipulation or proffer, found the disposition reasonable on the record before the Court, and awarded $143,500.00 pain and suffering plus $6,986.84 unreimbursed expenses.
Petitioner was represented by Ramon Rodriguez III, Siri & Glimstad, LLP, Richmond, VA.
Theory of causation
tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine on June 16, 2021 (exact age not stated) allegedly causing shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report. The entitlement ruling found compensation appropriate for a Tdap-related SIRVA; the damages proffer resolved compensation without a contested damages opinion. Award/status: $143,500.00 pain and suffering plus $6,986.84 unreimbursed expenses. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran; petition filed February 21, 2024; decision January 30, 2026. Attorney: Ramon Rodriguez III, Siri & Glimstad, LLP, Richmond, VA. No expert causation analysis in public stipulation/proffer.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00264