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

Ruth Elverum filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine administered on March 29, 2021. The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she suffered residual effects for more than six months.

Following the ruling on entitlement, the parties stipulated to damages. The decision awarding damages states that Ruth Elverum is awarded a lump sum payment of $153,780.48, which includes $135,000.00 for pain and suffering, $994.04 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $17,786.44 in lost wages.

The case proceeded as a Table claim, and the petitioner, an adult, agreed with the proffered award.