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

Emily Gross 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 vaccine received on December 2, 2021. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that her residual effects lasted for more than six months, satisfying all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 27, 2025, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on April 18, 2025, the parties filed a joint stipulation requesting an award of $112,500.00. The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Emily Gross a lump sum payment of $112,500.00 for all damages available under the Act.