Paula Wooters v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Paula Wooters filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine on October 17, 2019. The petition was filed on March 2, 2022.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that she satisfied the criteria for a SIRVA Table injury. A ruling on entitlement was issued on February 25, 2022, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on March 30, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $50,175.00, comprised of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $175.00 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding damages on May 13, 2022, granting a lump sum payment of $50,175.00 to Paula Wooters.