Renita Carapella v. HHS - Tdap, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On December 30, 2024, Renita Carapella filed a petition alleging that a Tdap vaccine administered on February 7, 2023 caused a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement, stating that the record supported a Table SIRVA.
The public entitlement and damages rulings do not set out a detailed medical chronology, but they establish the vaccine, injury, entitlement concession, and damages terms. Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran found entitlement on July 29, 2025. On January 21, 2026, he adopted respondent's proffer and awarded $52,500.00 for pain and suffering plus $950.61 in past unreimbursed expenses, for a total of $53,450.61.
Theory of causation
Tdap vaccine February 7, 2023 causing left SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED. Public rulings lack detailed clinical chronology. Award $52,500 pain/suffering + $950.61 expenses = $53,450.61. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition December 30, 2024; damages January 21, 2026.