Sandra Johns v. HHS - Tdap, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Sandra Johns 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 her Tdap vaccination on June 15, 2020. She stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that she had no prior award or settlement for this injury.

Respondent denied that Ms. Johns sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury.

Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms.

Johns a lump sum of $17,500.00 for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. This amount represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages.