Trevor Howell v. HHS - Td, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Trevor Howell filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 31, 2019, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from a Td vaccination received on September 20, 2018. He claimed his vaccine-related injuries lasted more than six months.

Respondent initially denied that Howell developed SIRVA within the Table timeframe, denied that the Td vaccine caused his shoulder injury or aggravated an underlying condition, and denied that his current condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation on July 8, 2022, agreeing to settle the case.

The court adopted the stipulation as its decision, awarding Howell $15,000.00 as a lump sum payment. This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The stipulation also addressed future proceedings for attorneys' fees and costs. The case was resolved through a settlement, with the award covering all claimed damages.