Sherri Christy v. HHS - Tdap, left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Sherri Christy filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she received a Tdap vaccination on September 13, 2017, and subsequently developed a left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms.

Christy's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and that she satisfied the statutory severity requirement, as the residual effects of her injury persisted for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ms.

Christy entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The parties stipulated to an award of $55,380.00, which included $380.00 for past unreimbursed expenses, as compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The clerk was directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.