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

Stacy Danforth 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 her Tdap vaccination on October 20, 2018. The respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation, noting that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, and the pain was limited to the injection shoulder.

The respondent also agreed that petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months and met all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on February 28, 2024, finding her entitled to compensation for a Table SIRVA.

Subsequently, on May 30, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer on damages, recommending an award of $100,000.00 for pain and suffering and $5,608.37 for past unreimbursable expenses, which petitioner agreed to. The Special Master awarded a total lump sum of $105,608.37.