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

Catherine Wroczynski filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following receipt of a tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine on September 12, 2020. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she satisfied all legal requisites for compensation.

A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on July 17, 2023, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on May 3, 2024, the respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, which the petitioner agreed to.

The decision awarding damages on June 6, 2024, granted a lump sum payment of $125,477.00, which included $125,000.00 for pain and suffering and $477.00 for past unreimbursable expenses. This award represents compensation for all damages available under the Act.