Natalee Hessell v. HHS - Tdap, adhesive capsulitis (2015)

Natalee Hessell filed a petition on November 10, 2014, alleging that a Tetanus-diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination she received on April 10, 2013, caused her to develop adhesive capsulitis in her right shoulder. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, reviewed the case and conceded that the injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and recommended compensation.

The Special Master reviewed the record and found that Ms. Hessell was entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on November 5, 2015, the parties submitted a Proffer on Award of Compensation. Based on this proffer, the court awarded Ms.

Hessell a lump sum payment of $135,060.00 to cover all damages. Additionally, a separate decision on December 14, 2015, awarded $31,000.00 for attorneys' fees and costs, to which the respondent did not object.

The case was resolved through stipulation and proffer, with entitlement and damages being awarded.