Victoria Martinez v. HHS - Tdap, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Victoria Martinez filed a petition for vaccine compensation on November 13, 2019, alleging that she suffered a Table injury, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), as a result of her Tdap vaccination on March 6, 2018. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that she had no prior award or settlement for her injury.

Respondent denied that Ms. Martinez sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused her alleged injuries.

Despite these positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on December 7, 2021, agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms.

Martinez a lump sum of $32,208.00. This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision was entered on January 11, 2022.