Nicole White v. HHS - Tdap, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Nicole White filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by the tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine she received on October 27, 2017. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms.

White is entitled to compensation, stating that her injury is a SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. The court issued a ruling on entitlement finding her eligible for compensation.

Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which Ms. White agreed to.

The court awarded Ms. White a total of $112,787.44, consisting of $112,500.00 for pain and suffering and $287.44 for past unreimbursable expenses.

This award represents compensation for all damages available under the Act.