Myra Brown v. HHS - Tdap, left shoulder injury (2020)

Myra Brown filed a petition for vaccine compensation alleging a left shoulder injury causally related to the Tdap vaccination she received on August 3, 2015. She stated that the vaccination was administered in the United States, that she suffered residual effects for more than six months, and that no civil action or prior compensation had been sought for her injury.

Respondent denied that Ms. Brown suffered a SIRVA Table injury or any other injury caused by the vaccine.

Despite these positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that the case should be settled and compensation awarded. The court found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as its decision.

Ms. Brown was awarded a lump sum of $172,504.77, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act, including pain and suffering and lost wages.

The parties also agreed to submit to further proceedings for attorneys' fees and costs.