Nolan Meilinger v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On August 9, 2024, Nolan Meilinger filed a petition alleging SIRVA after a Tdap vaccination administered on February 21, 2023. Respondent conceded entitlement in a May 14, 2025 Rule 4(c) report, and Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran granted entitlement on May 20, 2025. The public record does not provide a detailed treatment chronology beyond the Table SIRVA claim and respondent’s concession.
Respondent filed a damages proffer on May 29, 2025. Mr.
Meilinger agreed to a total award of $76,597.80, consisting of $75,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,597.80 for past unreimbursable expenses. On June 2, 2025, the Special Master awarded that amount as a lump sum through counsel.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; Tdap vaccine February 21, 2023; Table SIRVA. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded entitlement; no expert dispute or detailed clinical chronology in public text. Entitlement May 20, 2025; damages June 2, 2025. Award $76,597.80 = $75,000.00 pain/suffering + $1,597.80 expenses. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran. Petition filed August 9, 2024.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01231