Jennifer Ward v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2020)

Petitioner Jennifer Ward alleged a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following a Tdap vaccination on February 15, 2017. The respondent conceded entitlement, and the Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation. The theory of causation was based on the "Table" of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, specifically for SIRVA. The public decision does not detail specific medical experts, clinical findings, onset, symptoms, treatments, or the precise mechanism of injury. The award of $126,449.14 was based on a proffer agreed to by both parties, consisting of $122,500.00 for past and future pain and suffering, $3,667.14 for documented past unreimbursable expenses, and $282.00 for documented past lost wages. The decision was issued by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran on May 14, 2020. Petitioner was represented by Milton Clay Ragsdale, IV, and respondent was represented by Lisa Ann Watts.