Janee Morris v. HHS - Tdap, right shoulder injury (2018)

Janee Morris filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 24, 2017, alleging a right shoulder injury resulting from a Tdap vaccination received on April 7, 2016. Respondent conceded that the injury was consistent with Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), that it was caused-in-fact by the Tdap vaccination, and that no other causes were identified.

The respondent also agreed that the statutory sequela requirement was satisfied and that petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on August 24, 2017, finding petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on November 27, 2017, respondent filed a proffer proposing an award of $92,000.00, which petitioner agreed to. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Janee Morris a lump sum payment of $92,000.00 on March 7, 2018.