Irma Salas v. HHS - Tdap, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Irma Salas filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 7, 2016, alleging she suffered injuries to her left shoulder after receiving Tdap, Hepatitis A, and MMR vaccines on October 16, 2013. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that petitioner was entitled to compensation for Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), finding it was caused-in-fact by the vaccinations and that no other causes were identified. A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 7, 2016, finding Irma Salas entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on September 7, 2017, respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $60,000.00. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

On February 8, 2018, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Irma Salas a lump sum payment of $60,000.00.