Gregory Smith v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2015)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Gregory Smith filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that a Tdap vaccination on July 11, 2011, caused a left shoulder injury and related sequelae. The respondent conceded that the alleged injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and that the petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation.
An initial ruling on entitlement was issued on October 29, 2014. Subsequently, on February 10, 2015, the parties stipulated to an award of compensation.
The Chief Special Master awarded Gregory Smith a total of $201,882.12 for all elements of compensation. Later, on March 10, 2015, the parties filed a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs, agreeing to a total award of $21,883.82.
The final decision on attorneys' fees and costs was issued on May 5, 2015, awarding this amount jointly to the petitioner and his attorney.