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

Cheyenne Andres filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she developed a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination she received on May 19, 2022. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on March 13, 2024, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on April 22, 2024, the respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, which Petitioner agreed to.

The decision awarding damages on May 23, 2024, granted a lump sum payment of $56,542.08, which included $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,542.08 for past unreimbursable expenses. This award represents compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.