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

Michael Kuhn filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that his November 27, 2016 Tdap vaccination caused him to suffer a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA). The respondent conceded that Mr.

Kuhn's medical course was consistent with SIRVA, a Table injury, and that he had suffered residual effects for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 6, 2019, finding Mr.

Kuhn entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties could not agree on damages for pain and suffering.

After a hearing, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded Mr. Kuhn $67,500.00 for past pain and suffering and $1,629.35 for past unreimbursed expenses, for a total award of $69,129.35.

The decision noted that while the injury was initially painful, the medical records suggested a mild to moderate injury and suffering compared to more severe SIRVA cases.