Olga Galvis v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2016)

Olga Galvis filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 2, 2015, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by a Tdap vaccination received on August 14, 2014. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Galvis is entitled to compensation, opining that she experienced SIRVA of the right upper extremity within 48 hours of the vaccination and that it was more likely than not caused by the Tdap shot. The respondent also agreed that the statutory six-month sequela requirement was satisfied.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on April 12, 2016, finding Ms. Galvis entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on May 24, 2016, the respondent filed a proffer indicating that Ms. Galvis should be awarded $92,322.28, an amount to which she agreed.

This decision awarded Ms. Galvis a lump sum payment of $92,322.28.