Jadyn Roylance v. HHS - HPV, SIRVA (2020)

Jadyn Roylance filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that the second Gardasil vaccine she received on January 12, 2017, caused her to suffer Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA). The petition was filed on November 29, 2018.

Roylance alleged that she received the vaccination in the United States, that her injury had residual effects lasting more than six months, and that she continues to suffer symptoms. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on August 16, 2019, conceding that Roylance was entitled to compensation.

The respondent specifically concluded that her alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, Chief Special Master Dorsey issued a Ruling on Entitlement on August 22, 2019, finding Roylance entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on February 25, 2020, the parties filed a proffer on the award of compensation. The proffer indicated that Roylance should be awarded $103,891.57, comprising $100,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,891.57 for past out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Roylance agreed with this proffered award. Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Decision Awarding Damages on March 27, 2020, awarding Roylance the lump sum of $103,891.57.