Janet Solorio v. HHS - Td, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Janet Solorio 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 receiving a tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccination on May 11, 2021. She claimed her left shoulder symptoms persisted for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with a SIRVA Table Injury, noting she had no prior shoulder issues, her pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that her condition's residual effects lasted over six months, satisfying the legal prerequisites for compensation.

Consequently, entitlement to compensation was granted. The case then proceeded to damages, where the respondent proffered an award of $56,345.56, consisting of $56,000.00 for pain and suffering and $345.56 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Janet Solorio a lump sum payment of $56,345.56.