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

Angeline Fletcher filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 25, 2019, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) on July 27, 2016, after receiving a Tdap vaccination. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Fletcher is entitled to compensation, determining that her condition met the criteria for a Table injury, specifically SIRVA. The respondent noted that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, her symptoms occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, were limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explained her symptoms.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 21, 2020, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on November 24, 2020, a decision awarding damages was issued.

Based on a joint report and proffer, Ms. Fletcher was awarded a lump sum payment of $80,000.00 for all damages available under the program.