Ashley Barnett v. HHS - Td, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Ashley Barnett filed a petition for compensation on July 16, 2018, alleging that a tetanus-diphtheria booster (Td) vaccine administered on June 28, 2017, caused her to suffer a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent conceded entitlement to compensation, agreeing that the injury met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation.

Specifically, the respondent noted that Ms. Barnett had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, and her symptoms were limited to the affected shoulder.

Based on the concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Ms. Barnett entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on October 16, 2019, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $58,208.03, which Ms.

Barnett agreed to, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The court awarded this lump sum amount to Ms.

Barnett.