Martha Stanford v. HHS - Tdap, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Martha Stanford filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a Tetanus Diphtheria acellular Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine received on September 24, 2016. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and had no prior award or settlement for this condition.

Respondent denied that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that her condition was a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury. Despite these positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Martha Stanford a lump sum of $55,470.00 as compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. The decision was based on a joint stipulation for damages.