Kathleen Boland v. HHS - Tdap, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Kathleen Boland filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from a tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine she received on June 3, 2019. She stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, her symptoms persisted for more than six months, and she had not received prior compensation for her injuries.

Respondent denied that Ms. Boland sustained a Table injury for SIRVA or that the Tdap vaccine caused her injury.

Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. The court adopted the stipulation as its decision, awarding Ms.

Boland a lump sum of $18,500.00. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The parties also agreed to submit to further proceedings for reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. The stipulation serves as a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages, releasing the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from further claims related to this vaccine administration.