Tracy Jefferies v. HHS - Tdap, left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Tracy Jefferies filed a petition on January 12, 2021, alleging she suffered a left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a Tdap vaccine on August 1, 2019. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On January 23, 2023, Respondent conceded that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that she met the criteria for SIRVA under the Vaccine Injury Table and that there was no more likely than not alternative cause. Respondent also confirmed that the case was timely filed, the vaccination occurred in the United States, and the statutory severity requirement was met.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 24, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. On April 13, 2023, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing $65,000.00 for pain and suffering and $98.07 for out-of-pocket expenses, totaling $65,098.07.

Petitioner agreed with this award. On May 18, 2023, the court issued a decision awarding Petitioner the stipulated sum of $65,098.07.