Tammy Amorosso v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Tammy Amorosso 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 June 20, 2020. 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.

Specifically, the respondent noted that Petitioner had no prior history of shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours after the vaccination, the pain was limited to the injection site shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also confirmed that Petitioner timely filed her case, received the vaccine in the United States, and met the statutory severity requirement.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued on March 18, 2024.

The parties stipulated to an award of $89,485.19, which included $87,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,985.19 for past unreimbursable expenses. This lump sum payment was made payable to Tammy Amorosso, who is a competent adult.