Linda Maranto v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On January 3, 2025, Linda Maranto filed a petition alleging that a Tdap vaccine administered on May 29, 2024 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The public record identifies her as a competent adult but does not state her exact age.
Before entitlement was granted, the case required a June 17, 2025 ruling on factual issues related to the claim. Respondent later conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report, agreeing that the record supported Table SIRVA: no prior right-shoulder pain, pain within 48 hours, pain and reduced range of motion limited to the vaccinated shoulder, no alternative diagnosis, and residual effects for more than six months.
Chief Special Master Corcoran granted entitlement on October 28, 2025. On October 31, 2025, the Chief Special Master awarded $115,650.07 as a lump sum through counsel's IOLTA account.
The award consisted of $115,000.00 for pain and suffering and $650.07 for past unreimbursable expenses.