Ingraham Hanahan v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Ingraham Hanahan, an adult, received a tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination on June 3, 2020. He subsequently developed a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

The petition was filed on February 10, 2021. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, reviewed the petition and medical records and conceded that Mr.

Hanahan was entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that the injury met the criteria for SIRVA as a Table injury and that other statutory and jurisdictional requirements were satisfied, including timely filing and the severity of the injury lasting more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 31, 2023, finding Mr. Hanahan entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties stipulated to an award of damages. On August 2, 2023, the respondent proffered an award of $95,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,087.10 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $96,087.10.

Mr. Hanahan agreed with this proposed award.

A decision awarding damages was issued on September 5, 2023, granting a lump sum payment of $96,087.10 to Ingraham Hanahan.