Meredith Baker v. HHS - Tdap, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Meredith Baker, an adult, received a Tdap vaccine on May 25, 2021. She subsequently developed a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

Ms. Baker filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 19, 2022, alleging that her SIRVA was caused by the Tdap vaccine.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Baker was entitled to compensation, as her injury was consistent with a SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.

Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on May 23, 2024, finding Ms. Baker entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on October 10, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending $55,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms. Baker agreed to.

On December 2, 2024, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Decision Awarding Damages, awarding Ms. Baker a lump sum payment of $55,000.00 for pain and suffering.