Julie Bansch-Wickert v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

On May 1, 2025, Julie Bansch-Wickert filed a petition alleging that a tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination administered on June 4, 2024 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The public proffer identifies her as a competent adult but does not state an exact age.

Respondent conceded entitlement on November 21, 2025, agreeing that the alleged injury was consistent with Table SIRVA and that the legal prerequisites were met. Chief Special Master Corcoran granted entitlement on November 24, 2025.

The public text does not describe onset, medical treatment, imaging, therapy, injections, or functional limitations. On December 17, 2025, the Chief Special Master awarded $65,011.26 as a lump sum through counsel, consisting of $64,500.00 for pain and suffering and $511.26 for past unreimbursable expenses.