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

Tammie Attaway 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) as a result of a Tdap vaccine she received on January 8, 2019. She stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, her symptoms had continued for more than six months, and she had not received any prior compensation for this injury.

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

Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms.

Attaway a lump sum of $100,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The parties also agreed to further proceedings to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. The stipulation was considered a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages, releasing the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from further claims related to this vaccine administration.