Roderick Sanders v. HHS - Tdap, brachial neuritis (2020)

Roderick Sanders filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of a Tetanus Diphtheria acellular Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine administered on December 21, 2016. The respondent conceded entitlement, stating that the petitioner's medical course was consistent with brachial neuritis, a condition listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

The respondent confirmed that the petitioner's brachial neuritis onset was within 2-28 days of a tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine, with weakness and motor, sensory, and reflex findings on physical examination, and no other condition explaining the symptoms. A ruling on entitlement was issued on May 3, 2019, finding Mr.

Sanders entitled to compensation. On August 24, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending a total award of $108,212.43.

This amount included $87,500.00 for pain and suffering, $718.20 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $19,994.23 for future medical care expenses. Mr.

Sanders, an adult, agreed with the proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding the full proffered amount on September 24, 2020.