Kevin Weikert v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On July 2, 2024, Kevin Weikert filed a petition alleging SIRVA after a Tdap vaccination administered on May 31, 2023. Respondent conceded entitlement, and Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran granted entitlement on February 11, 2025. The public proffer record does not provide a detailed medical chronology beyond the Table SIRVA claim.
Respondent proffered $75,000.00 for pain and suffering, and Mr. Weikert agreed.
On June 6, 2025, the Special Master awarded the $75,000.00 lump sum through counsel for prompt disbursement to Mr. Weikert.
The proffer states that respondent would oppose later requests for future lost earnings or future pain and suffering beyond the agreed award.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; Tdap vaccine May 31, 2023; Table SIRVA with onset within 48 hours reflected in DB/source concession. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded entitlement; public text lacks detailed clinical chronology. Entitlement February 11, 2025; damages June 6, 2025. Award $75,000.00 pain/suffering. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran. Petition filed July 2, 2024.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01013