Shalisha Hammond v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On April 1, 2025, Shalisha Hammond filed a petition seeking compensation under the Vaccine Program, alleging shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) on September 10, 2022. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report.
Respondent agreed she had no prior left-shoulder dysfunction, pain within 48 hours, pain and reduced range of motion limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explaining the pain. The public proffer does not describe treatment visits in detail.
On February 12, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the parties' stipulation or proffer, found the disposition reasonable on the record before the Court, and awarded $62,500.00 lump sum plus $1,016.26 Colorado Medicaid lien.
Petitioner was represented by Maximillian J. Muller, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA.
Theory of causation
tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine on September 10, 2022 (exact age not stated) allegedly causing shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA); onset 0 days/within 48 hours. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report. Respondent agreed she had no prior left-shoulder dysfunction, pain within 48 hours, pain and reduced range of motion limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explaining the pain. Award/status: $62,500.00 lump sum plus $1,016.26 Colorado Medicaid lien. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran; petition filed April 1, 2025; decision February 12, 2026. Attorney: Maximillian J. Muller, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA. No expert causation analysis in public stipulation/proffer.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00573