Antonio Jackson v. HHS - Tdap, left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Antonio Jackson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 22, 2021, alleging he suffered a left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine on March 7, 2019. He stated the vaccination was administered in the United States, he experienced symptoms for over six months, and he had not received other compensation or filed a civil action.
Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding entitlement, noting that Mr. Jackson had no prior shoulder issues, his pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.
A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 24, 2023, finding Mr. Jackson entitled to compensation.
Subsequently, on February 23, 2023, Respondent filed a proffer agreeing to an award of $52,500.00, which Mr. Jackson accepted.
The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Mr. Jackson a lump sum payment of $52,500.00.