Brianna Loughry v. HHS - Tdap, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Brianna Loughry filed a petition on July 25, 2019, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She alleged that a Tdap vaccine administered on March 26, 2018, caused a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. On January 11, 2021, the Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, stating that she met the criteria for a Table injury and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on January 12, 2021, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on May 12, 2021, the Respondent filed a proffer proposing an award of $105,045.08. This amount was comprised of $102,500.00 for pain and suffering and $2,545.08 for past unreimbursed expenses.

The Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. In a decision dated May 14, 2021, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded Petitioner the lump sum of $105,045.08, payable by check to Petitioner, as compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).

Petitioner was noted as a competent adult, and no guardianship was required. The attorneys involved were Leah VaSahnja Durant for the petitioner and Kyle Edward Pozza for the respondent.