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

Heather Jowett filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from a tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine received on October 30, 2020. She stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, she suffered residual effects for more than six months, and had not filed a civil action or received other compensation for her injuries.

Respondent denied that Ms. Jowett sustained a SIRVA Table injury, denied that the Tdap vaccine caused her injuries, and denied that her condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.

Despite these positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case. The court adopted the stipulation as its decision, awarding Ms.

Jowett a lump sum of $25,260.00 as compensation for all damages available under the program. This amount represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages.