Darci A. Tisdale v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Darci A. Tisdale, an adult, received an influenza vaccination on October 25, 2021.

Within 48 hours, she developed shoulder pain consistent with Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA). She filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 11, 2023, alleging a Table injury.

The respondent conceded that her injury met the criteria for SIRVA, noting she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, was localized to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that her residual effects lasted more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the record, the court found Ms. Tisdale entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on May 3, 2024, the parties submitted a proffer agreeing to an award of $93,000.00 for pain and suffering. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding this lump sum payment to Ms.

Tisdale.