Christopher Beckner v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Christopher Beckner filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a Tdap vaccination received on November 6, 2021. His symptoms persisted for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Mr. Beckner was entitled to compensation, stating he had no prior history of shoulder pain, the pain occurred within 48 hours after vaccination, was limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that the residual effects of his condition lasted for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $60,786.43, consisting of $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $786.43 for past unreimbursable expenses, which Mr.

Beckner agreed to. The court awarded this lump sum payment to Mr.

Beckner.