Tyler Anthony Thacker v. HHS - HPV, vasovagal syncope (2020)

Tyler Anthony Thacker filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered vasovagal syncope as a result of a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination administered on April 30, 2016. The respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation, noting that the onset of vasovagal syncope occurred within one hour of the vaccination and there was no other apparent alternative cause.

The respondent further agreed that petitioner experienced residual effects for more than six months, meeting the statutory requirements for entitlement. A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 9, 2019, finding petitioner entitled to compensation.

On December 5, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $56,814.42, which included $50,000 for pain and suffering, $1,864.00 for unreimbursed medical expenses, and $4,950.42 for future medical expenses. Petitioner agreed with this award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding damages on January 7, 2020, granting the lump sum payment of $56,814.42 to the competent adult petitioner.