Dominique Roberts v. HHS - HPV, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Dominique Roberts 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 receiving a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine on January 19, 2018. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Ms.

Roberts was entitled to compensation. The respondent's concession was based on the fact that Ms.

Roberts had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain began within 48 hours of the vaccination, the pain was localized to the injection site, and no other condition could explain her symptoms. The respondent also agreed that the statutory six-month sequela requirement was met.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master ruled that Ms. Roberts was entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision on damages was issued. The parties agreed to an award based on the respondent's proffer.

Ms. Roberts was awarded a lump sum of $130,862.58, which included $130,000.00 for pain and suffering and $862.58 for past lost earnings.

This award was intended to compensate for all damages available under the program.