Donald Orr v. HHS - Tdap, left shoulder injury related to the administration of his October 31, 2016 vaccination (2020)

Donald Orr filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 8, 2020, alleging a left shoulder injury related to a Tdap vaccine he received on October 31, 2016. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent conceded that Mr. Orr was entitled to compensation, stating that his injury met the criteria for a Table injury, specifically Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA).

The criteria included no prior history of shoulder issues, onset of pain and reduced range of motion within 48 hours of vaccination, symptoms limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other identified condition explaining the symptoms. A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 8, 2020, finding Mr.

Orr entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 11, 2020, Respondent filed a proffer agreeing to an award of $50,252.85, comprising $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $252.85 for past unreimbursable medical expenses.

Mr. Orr, identified as a competent adult, agreed with this proffered award.

The decision on April 14, 2020, awarded Mr. Orr the stipulated lump sum of $50,252.85.