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

Patricia Whittemire filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a Tdap vaccination she received on August 9, 2022. She further alleged that her injury resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months, that the vaccine was administered in the United States, and that she had not received a prior award or settlement for this injury.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding entitlement to compensation. The respondent concluded that Ms.

Whittemire's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that all other legal requirements for compensation had been met. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found that Ms.

Whittemire is entitled to compensation. The case is proceeding to determine the amount of damages.