Deborah Peeples v. HHS - Pneumococcal, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Deborah Peeples filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by a pneumococcal 13-valent vaccine she received on January 25, 2018. The petition was filed on May 21, 2020.

The respondent initially questioned whether Ms. Peeples had satisfied the Vaccine Act's severity requirement, but after a factual finding that she suffered residual effects for more than six months, the respondent indicated he would not contest entitlement further.

The respondent conceded that Ms. Peeples suffered SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.

Based on the respondent's position and the evidence, the court found Ms. Peeples entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a damages decision was issued on November 18, 2022. The respondent proffered an award of $97,500.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms.

Peeples agreed to. The court awarded this lump sum payment to Ms.

Peeples, representing compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Act.