Anne Zaratsian v. HHS - Tdap, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Anne Zaratsian filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine on September 9, 2020. The respondent, Secretary of Health and Human Services, did not dispute that Ms.
Zaratsian's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and conceded that she satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. The court issued a ruling on entitlement on January 11, 2023, finding Ms.
Zaratsian entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 3, 2023, a decision awarding damages was issued based on a proffer.
The respondent proffered an award of $55,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms. Zaratsian agreed to.
The court awarded this lump sum payment to Ms. Zaratsian, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.