Ernestine Harris v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Ernestine Harris filed a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination administered on September 28, 2017. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Harris is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury was a Table injury and that no other causes were identified. The respondent also agreed that the statutory six-month sequela requirement was satisfied.

Following the ruling on entitlement, the parties submitted a proffer for the award of compensation. The respondent recommended, and Ms.

Harris agreed, to an award of $71,285.12, which included $70,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,285.12 for past unreimbursable expenses. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding this amount as a lump sum payment to Ms.

Harris.