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

Melanie Fata 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, acellular-pertussis (Tdap) vaccine administered on July 6, 2021. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation and that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's position and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating Petitioner should be awarded $55,277.42, comprised of $55,000.00 in pain and suffering and $277.42 in past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding damages in the stipulated amount, payable as a lump sum to Melanie Fata.