Lisa Barno v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Lisa Barno filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a Tdap vaccine received on December 21, 2018. Her symptoms began within 48 hours of vaccination and lasted for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, her symptoms began within 48 hours of vaccination, were limited to the affected shoulder, and no other condition explained her symptoms. The case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and Petitioner met the statutory severity requirement.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 8, 2021, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for a left SIRVA. Subsequently, on March 1, 2022, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $413,456.02, which Petitioner agreed to.

This amount included $97,500.00 for pain and suffering, $599.00 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $315,357.02 for past lost wages. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner the lump sum of $413,456.02.