Clifford Reed v. HHS - Tdap, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Clifford Reed filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of his Tetanus Diphtheria acellular Pertussis (Tdap) vaccination on March 16, 2015. He stated the vaccine was administered in the United States and that he experienced residual effects for more than six months, with no prior award or settlement.

Respondent denied that Mr. Reed sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused his alleged injuries.

Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to a settlement. The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

Mr. Reed was awarded a lump sum of $27,091.38 as compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

This amount represents a settlement for his SIRVA claim, which is a condition listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. The decision was based on a joint stipulation, and the court directed that judgment be entered accordingly.