Heidi Brown v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

Heidi Brown filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from a tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine received on August 9, 2023. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, she suffered residual effects for more than six months, and no prior action or compensation had been sought for this injury.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation for a Table SIRVA. Respondent noted that Petitioner had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours after vaccination, and the pain was limited to the side of administration, with no other condition explaining the symptoms.

Respondent also agreed that Petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months and met all Vaccine Act requirements. Based on Respondent's concession and the record, Chief Special Master Corcoran found Petitioner entitled to compensation.