Rita Glynn v. HHS - Tdap, brachial neuritis, an impingement syndrome, and frozen shoulder (2016)

Rita Glynn filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that a tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination on April 30, 2012, caused her to suffer brachial neuritis, impingement syndrome, and frozen shoulder. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Ms.

Glynn was entitled to compensation. The respondent's Rule 4(c) report stated that her alleged injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), that no other cause for her condition had been identified, and that she had suffered residual effects for more than six months.

Based on this concession, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ms. Glynn eligible for compensation.

Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation, agreeing to a lump sum payment of $75,000.00. This amount was awarded to cover all elements of compensation available under the Vaccine Act.

The court also approved a separate stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs, awarding $12,044.86 jointly to Ms. Glynn and her counsel.

The case was resolved through these concessions and stipulations, resulting in compensation for Ms. Glynn.