Brandy Romeo v. HHS - Tdap, right shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Brandy Romeo filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered right shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from a Tdap vaccination received on June 8, 2020. She alleged that her symptoms lasted for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Romeo was entitled to compensation.

The respondent concluded that her condition was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that the residual effects lasted more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Ms. Romeo entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $44,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms.

Romeo accepted. The court awarded Ms.

Romeo a lump sum payment of $44,000.00 in pain and suffering.