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

Lisa Sargent filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that a Tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine she received on June 7, 2017, caused her to suffer a right-sided shoulder injury, known as SIRVA. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded entitlement to compensation, agreeing that petitioner's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and that her symptoms persisted for more than six months.

Following the ruling on entitlement, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation. The respondent recommended an award of $156,428.16, which included $152,500.00 for pain and suffering and $3,928.16 for past unreimbursed expenses.

Petitioner, an adult, agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Lisa Sargent a lump sum payment of $156,428.16, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.