Lyn Geer v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Lyn Geer filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following a Tetanus Diphtheria acellular Pertussis (Tdap) vaccination on February 11, 2016. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On October 26, 2017, the respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation and had satisfied all legal prerequisites. Subsequently, on December 20, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that petitioner should be awarded $94,352.11, which petitioner agreed to.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding petitioner a lump sum payment of $94,352.11, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The clerk of the court was directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.