Sheila Adams v. HHS - Tdap, brachial neuritis including adhesive capsulitis and left scapular dyskinesis (2016)

Sheila Adams filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 31, 2016, alleging that she suffered brachial neuritis, adhesive capsulitis, and left scapular dyskinesis as a result of receiving a Tdap vaccine on February 2, 2014. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Adams was entitled to compensation for a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent's concession was limited to SIRVA, as the medical records did not support a diagnosis of brachial neuritis.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found Ms. Adams entitled to compensation for SIRVA.

Subsequently, on December 1, 2016, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $108,000.00, which Ms.

Adams agreed to. This amount was awarded as a lump sum payment for all damages available under the Act.