Michelle Pickett v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Michelle Pickett filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 11, 2021, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following a Tdap vaccination on June 30, 2020. Her symptoms persisted for more than six months.
The respondent initially did not contest entitlement, agreeing that Petitioner met the statutory severity requirement for SIRVA. A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 4, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.
Subsequently, on September 3, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $47,500.00 for pain and suffering and $752.42 to satisfy a State of Ohio Medicaid lien. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.
The Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages on October 9, 2024, awarding the total amount of $48,252.42.