Prescilla Laurilla v. HHS - Tdap, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Prescilla Laurilla filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of her Tdap vaccination on February 24, 2015. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table.

The respondent noted that Ms. Laurilla had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained her symptoms.

Furthermore, her condition resulted in residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Ms.

Laurilla entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer agreeing to an award of $95,000 for pain and suffering.

The court awarded this lump sum payment to Ms. Laurilla, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.