Andera Smith v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Andera Smith filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 19, 2021. She alleged that a tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination she received on December 28, 2020, caused a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

The respondent conceded that the injury was consistent with SIRVA, noting that Ms. Smith had no prior shoulder issues, experienced pain within 48 hours of vaccination, the pain was limited to the shoulder of injection, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 28, 2023, finding her entitled to compensation.

On January 29, 2024, the respondent proffered an award of $152,778.61, comprising $150,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,778.61 for past unreimbursable expenses. Ms.

Smith, an adult, agreed with this award. A decision awarding damages was issued on March 1, 2024, granting the proffered award.