Michele Snyder v. HHS - Tdap, bilateral shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Michele Snyder filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered bilateral shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following the administration of tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) and pneumococcal conjugate (Prevnar 13) vaccinations on September 11, 2019. The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, stating that she satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table for SIRVA.

The respondent also agreed that Petitioner timely filed her case, received the vaccine in the United States, and satisfied the statutory severity requirement. A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 12, 2022, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on February 6, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Petitioner should be awarded $78,165.00, which included $77,500.00 for past pain and suffering and $665.00 for out-of-pocket expenses. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner a lump sum payment of $78,165.00.