Amanda Baxter v. HHS - HPV, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Amanda Baxter 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 human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine administered on September 14, 2017. The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that she satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table for SIRVA.

The respondent also confirmed that Petitioner timely filed her case, received the vaccine in the United States, and met the statutory severity requirement by suffering residual effects for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 29, 2022, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on October 31, 2023, a decision on damages was issued. The parties stipulated to an award of $80,000.00 for pain and suffering, representing all elements of compensation available under the Act.

The award was made as a lump sum payment to Amanda Baxter, who is a competent adult.