Jennifer Mire v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Jennifer Mire filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by a tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine administered on October 24, 2018. The petition was filed on October 23, 2020.

Respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner's injury was consistent with a SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on this concession, a ruling on entitlement was issued on July 31, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on January 3, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $165,000.00 for pain and suffering, representing all elements of compensation available under the Act. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

On February 9, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Jennifer Mire a lump sum payment of $165,000.00.