Roxann Wellington v. HHS - Tdap, Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) (2024)

Roxann Wellington filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) caused-in-fact by a Tdap vaccine she received on October 11, 2019. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her left arm CRPS was caused-in-fact by the Tdap vaccination and that she satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 28, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for her CRPS.

Subsequently, on April 5, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation. The parties stipulated to an award of $72,872.20, representing $72,500.00 for pain and suffering and $372.20 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Decision Awarding Damages on May 6, 2024, awarding Petitioner the stipulated lump sum payment.