Barbara M. McDaniel v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Barbara M. McDaniel filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 18, 2017, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a tetanus/diphtheria (Td) vaccine on November 1, 2016.

The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA, as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table, and found her entitled to compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on August 10, 2018.

Subsequently, on October 4, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $173,443.45. This amount included $107,500.00 for pain and suffering, $1,240.65 for unreimbursable out-of-pocket expenses, and $64,702.80 for lost wages.

The petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding the lump sum of $173,443.45 to Barbara M.

McDaniel on December 6, 2018.