Melissa Weber v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On October 25, 2024, Melissa Weber filed a petition alleging that a Tdap vaccination administered on October 2, 2022 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.
Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on May 27, 2025, conceding that Ms. Weber's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued an entitlement ruling on May 28, 2025.
Damages were later resolved through respondent's proffer. On February 4, 2026, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded a lump sum of $40,182.67: $40,000.00 for pain and suffering and $182.67 for unreimbursed expenses.
Theory of causation
Tdap vaccine on October 2, 2022, causing Table SIRVA; COMPENSATED after respondent conceded entitlement. Award $40,182.67 ($40,000 pain/suffering + $182.67 unreimbursed expenses). Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed October 25, 2024; entitlement May 28, 2025; damages February 4, 2026. Attorney: Christopher Williams, Siri & Glimstad, New York NY.