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

Sierra Erb filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a Table injury, specifically shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), as a result of a Tdap vaccination she received on October 27, 2020. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA, noting that she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that Ms. Erb suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months and met all other legal requirements for compensation.

Following the ruling on entitlement, the parties stipulated to an award of damages. The court awarded Sierra Erb a total of $112,128.39, comprising $111,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,128.39 for past unreimbursable expenses.