Kathleen Knox v. HHS - Tdap, adhesive capsulitis (2018)

Kathleen Knox filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 24, 2018, alleging that she suffered adhesive capsulitis resulting from a tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) vaccination she received on October 6, 2016. The vaccination record also shows she received an influenza vaccination on the same day.

Ms. Knox alleged that she received the vaccination in the United States and had not received any other award or settlement for her injury.

Respondent denied that her alleged Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) was caused by the vaccinations. Nevertheless, the parties filed a joint stipulation on September 24, 2018, agreeing that compensation should be awarded.

The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the Court's decision. Ms.

Knox was awarded a lump sum of $15,000.00, representing compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. Judgment was to be entered accordingly.