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

Tricia Denzik filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 13, 2022, alleging she suffered a Table injury, specifically a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), as a result of receiving a Tdap vaccination on June 27, 2021. She further alleged that she suffered residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that the petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA and that she met all requirements for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 14, 2023, finding Tricia Denzik entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on January 8, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that the petitioner should be awarded $77,500.00 for pain and suffering and $3,586.78 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $81,086.78. The petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

A decision awarding damages was issued on February 13, 2024, granting the lump sum payment of $81,086.78 to Tricia Denzik, who is a competent adult.