Jeffery Rowe v. HHS - Tdap, left shoulder injuries (2021)

Jeffery Rowe filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered left shoulder injuries as a result of a Tdap vaccine administered on July 26, 2016. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Rowe is entitled to compensation, agreeing that he suffered Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. The respondent confirmed that Mr.

Rowe had no prior history of shoulder pain, that his pain began within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain. Furthermore, the court found that his injury lasted for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court ruled that Mr. Rowe was entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties reached a stipulation for damages. The court awarded Mr.

Rowe a total of $48,630.18, which included $48,000.00 for pain and suffering and $630.18 to satisfy a Michigan Medicaid lien.