Scott Weitzman v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On December 20, 2024, Scott Weitzman filed a petition alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration after influenza and Tdap vaccinations received on February 16, 2024. Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on July 15, 2025, conceding entitlement.
The concession stated that Mr. Weitzman’s alleged injury was consistent with Table SIRVA: he had no prior shoulder-pain history that would explain the symptoms, pain occurred within 48 hours, pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the vaccinated shoulder, no alternative abnormality had been identified, and the residual effects lasted more than six months.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran granted entitlement on July 16, 2025.
The public record available in this batch does not include a damages decision or a detailed clinical treatment history. The case therefore remains compensated on entitlement only, with damages still to be determined in later proceedings.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; influenza and Tdap vaccines February 16, 2024; alleged Table SIRVA. ENTITLEMENT GRANTED, DAMAGES PENDING. Respondent conceded no prior shoulder history, pain within 48 hours, symptoms limited to injected shoulder, no alternative cause, and residual effects >6 months. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran ruling July 16, 2025. Petition filed December 20, 2024. No award in public text.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-02109