Tom Crouch v. HHS - Tdap, injury to his left shoulder (2016)

Tom Crouch filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 12, 2015, alleging that he suffered an injury to his left shoulder causally related to a Tdap vaccination he received on September 24, 2013. He further alleged that the residual effects of his injury lasted for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report and Proffer on Damages on April 25, 2016, conceding that the case was appropriate for compensation. The respondent agreed that the evidence established that the injury to Mr.

Crouch's left shoulder was caused-in-fact by the Tdap vaccine and that the six-month sequela requirement was satisfied. Based on the evidence, the respondent proffered an award of $25,000.00, representing all elements of compensation.

Mr. Crouch agreed with the proffered award.

The Chief Special Master found that Mr. Crouch was entitled to compensation and awarded him a lump sum payment of $25,000.00.