Sabrina Eve Valentine v. HHS - Tdap, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Sabrina Eve Valentine 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 a tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular-pertussis (Tdap) vaccine administered on February 6, 2020. She further alleged that her injury lasted for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, stating that her alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, the respondent noted that Petitioner had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, her symptoms were limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explained her symptoms.

The respondent also agreed that her injury lasted for at least six months. Based on the concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted.

Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending a total of $65,000.00 for Petitioner's actual pain and suffering. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master awarded Sabrina Eve Valentine a lump sum payment of $65,000.00 for pain and suffering.