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

Cheryl Walker filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) in her left shoulder following a Tdap vaccination on September 24, 2014. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, the injury effects lasted more than six months, and she had no prior award or settlement for this condition.

Respondent denied that the Tdap vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury or any other condition. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on January 17, 2018, agreeing that compensation should be awarded.

The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the court's decision. The award includes a lump sum of $40,000.00 payable to the petitioner and $885.92 to reimburse a Medicaid lien, payable jointly to the petitioner and the Maryland Department of Health.

This compensation covers all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.