Ryan Whittington v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

On January 14, 2025, Ryan Whittington filed a petition alleging that a Tdap vaccine administered on August 10, 2023 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The public record identifies him as a competent adult but does not state his exact age.

Respondent conceded entitlement after DICP review, agreeing that the record supported a Table SIRVA: no prior shoulder pain, inflammation, or dysfunction; pain within 48 hours of vaccination; pain and reduced range of motion limited to the vaccinated shoulder; no alternative condition; and residual effects for more than six months. Chief Special Master Corcoran granted entitlement on September 12, 2025.

On October 28, 2025, the Chief Special Master awarded $47,536.00 as a lump sum through counsel's IOLTA account: $45,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,536.00 for past unreimbursable expenses.