Shafiq Imani v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Shafiq Imani filed a petition for compensation on January 21, 2021, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a Tdap vaccine on June 19, 2018. He stated that the injury was a defined Table injury and that he experienced residual effects for more than six months.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr. Imani is entitled to compensation, agreeing that his condition met the criteria for a Tdap Table injury and that he satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on August 2, 2022, finding Mr. Imani entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on August 26, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $62,500.00, which Petitioner agreed to. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Mr.

Imani a lump sum payment of $62,500.00 for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Act.