Robin England v. HHS - Tdap, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Robin England filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving the tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine on October 7, 2019. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Robin England is entitled to compensation.

The respondent specifically concluded that Robin England suffered a Table injury of left SIRVA and agreed that compensation was appropriate as she satisfied all legal prerequisites. Subsequently, a ruling on entitlement was issued on December 6, 2021, finding Robin England entitled to compensation.

On January 3, 2022, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Robin England should be awarded $57,634.58. This amount was comprised of $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,634.58 for past unreimbursed expenses.

Robin England agreed with the proffered award. The court found that Robin England is entitled to an award as stated in the proffer and awarded a lump sum payment of $57,634.58.