Jayne Stockton v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Jayne Stockton filed a petition for vaccine injury compensation alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a Tetanus Diphtheria acellular Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine administered in her right arm on November 1, 2016. The respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that she had no recent history of shoulder pain or dysfunction, that her pain occurred within 48 hours after the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and that no other condition explained her shoulder pain.

The respondent further agreed that petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months and met all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on May 1, 2019, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on May 22, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $55,214.29, consisting of $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $214.29 for past unreimbursed expenses. Petitioner agreed with this award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Jayne Stockton a lump sum payment of $55,214.29.