Aaron Prior v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2015)

Aaron Prior filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that a tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap) vaccination on March 31, 2014, caused him to suffer a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a report conceding that the petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA and that he had met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Based on this concession, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Aaron Prior entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation.

The proffer detailed a total award of $95,280.48, comprising $80,000.00 for pain and suffering and $780.48 for past unreimbursable medical expenses, to which the petitioner agreed. Additionally, attorneys' fees and costs in the amount of $14,500.00 were awarded.

The decision was finalized on July 27, 2015, with judgment to be entered accordingly.