Joan M Douglass v. HHS - Tdap, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Joan M Douglass filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 20, 2017, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving a Tdap vaccine in her left upper arm on January 1, 2016. The respondent conceded entitlement, stating that Ms.

Douglass had no prior history of left shoulder issues, her pain began within 48 hours of the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain. A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 6, 2018, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on August 14, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer agreeing to an award of $110,000.00, which included $9,533.25 for unreimbursable expenses and the remainder for pain, suffering, and emotional distress. Ms.

Douglass agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms.

Douglass a lump sum of $110,000.00 on October 23, 2018.