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

Ryan Guzek filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 3, 2024, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a Tdap vaccine on September 1, 2023. He claimed his symptoms persisted for longer than six months.

The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report Conceding Entitlement to Compensation and Proffer of Damages, agreeing that the injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Table and that Mr. Guzek met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the record, entitlement to compensation was granted on December 3, 2024. Subsequently, on January 23, 2025, a decision was issued awarding Mr.

Guzek a total of $53,900.00. This award comprised $52,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,400.00 for past unreimbursable expenses, representing compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Act.