Katelyn Roach v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2015)

Katelyn Roach filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 30, 2015, alleging that a tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination on October 14, 2014, caused her to suffer a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded entitlement to compensation in a Rule 4(c) Report filed on July 30, 2015, agreeing that the alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA caused by the Tdap vaccination and that petitioner met all legal prerequisites.

Based on this concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement on September 2, 2015, finding Katelyn Roach entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on September 4, 2015, a decision awarding damages was issued based on a proffer.

The parties stipulated to an award of $95,000.00 for pain and suffering and lost wages. Additionally, on September 29, 2015, the parties filed a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs, agreeing to an award of $11,250.00.

The total compensation awarded to Katelyn Roach was $106,250.00.