Andrea H. Olson v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Andrea Olson 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 Tdap vaccination she received on August 28, 2020. She further alleged that she has suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, stating that her injury satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for SIRVA. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent's Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer indicated that Petitioner should be awarded $53,785.00, and Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The court awarded Andrea Olson a lump sum payment of $53,785.00, representing compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.