Samantha O’Connell v. HHS - Tdap, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Samantha O ounell filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine administered on May 22, 2019. The petition was filed on April 6, 2021.
Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, having satisfied the criteria for a SIRVA Table injury. A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 29, 2022, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.
Subsequently, on May 25, 2023, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation. The parties agreed to an award of $45,360.00, comprised of $45,000.00 for pain and suffering and $360.00 for past unreimbursable expenses.
Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding Petitioner the stipulated lump sum payment of $45,360.00 on June 29, 2023.