Stacy Ann Dixon v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Stacy Ann Dixon filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of her January 11, 2021 Tdap vaccination. She alleged that her injury was a Table injury and that she suffered residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that her alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that she had no prior shoulder issues, her pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that she suffered sequelae for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding Ms. Dixon entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Ms. Dixon should be awarded $70,000.00 in pain and suffering, which Ms.

Dixon agreed to. The Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages, awarding Ms.

Dixon a lump sum payment of $70,000.00.