Brachial Neuritis After a Tetanus Shot: What You Need to Know
Brachial neuritis is a painful nerve condition that can develop after receiving a tetanus shot. It causes sudden, severe shoulder and arm pain followed by weakness, numbness, or loss of movement.
Because this type of injury is often caused by improper vaccine administration, it falls within a class of injuries known as Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA).
If you’ve been diagnosed with brachial neuritis following a tetanus vaccination, you may be eligible for financial compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). This federal program allows people hurt by covered vaccines to recover money for their losses—without needing to prove medical malpractice.
How the VICP Helps People with Brachial Neuritis
The VICP provides a “no-fault” process, meaning you do not need to prove your doctor did anything wrong. Instead, you only need to show that your brachial neuritis began between 2 and 28 days after your tetanus shot. The law recognizes this time frame as evidence that the vaccine likely caused your injury.
Once eligibility is established, you can file a claim for:
Medical costs (past, current, and future)
Lost income due to your injury
Out-of-pocket expenses
Pain and suffering, up to $250,000
These benefits can make a major difference—especially if you’re facing long-term weakness, chronic pain, or physical limitations caused by brachial neuritis.
Your Rights Under the VICP
Under the VICP, you have important legal rights:
You can file a claim without proving fault.
You can pursue fair compensation for both financial and non-financial losses.
You can have your claim reviewed on its merits by the government and, if needed, by the Vaccine Court.
Most importantly, you can hire an experienced vaccine injury attorney at no cost to you—because the VICP pays all legal fees separately from your award.
Protecting Your Claim
If you believe your brachial neuritis is linked to a tetanus shot, take these steps:
Seek medical care immediately and get a formal diagnosis.
Collect your vaccination and treatment records for evidence.
Contact a vaccine injury attorney quickly, since strict filing deadlines apply.
At Pearsall Law Firm, P.C., we are experts at helping clients nationwide recover the full compensation they deserve under the VICP.
So, if you’ve developed brachial neuritis after a tetanus shot, click the “Contact Us Now” button at the top of this page to schedule a free consultation directly with Mr. Pearsall, an award-winning attorney and vaccine litigator. He’ll review your claim, explain your rights, and guide you through every step—at no cost to you.