Jacqueline Hernandez v. HHS - Hepatitis B, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS) (2021)

Jacqueline Hernandez filed a petition for vaccine compensation on April 23, 2019, alleging that a July 5, 2017 hepatitis B vaccine caused her to develop a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS). She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, her conditions had residual effects for more than six months, and she had no prior award or settlement.

Respondent denied that Petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury, denied that the vaccine caused her alleged injuries, and denied her condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. Despite these positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on August 17, 2021, agreeing to settle the case.

The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Jacqueline Hernandez $45,000.00 in compensation for all items of damages. The decision was entered on September 21, 2021.