J.W. v. HHS - HPV, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

J.W., an adult, filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine received on April 28, 2022. The respondent conceded that the injury was consistent with a SIRVA Table injury and that J.W. satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on May 16, 2024, finding J.W. entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on July 16, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending $105,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,728.39 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $108,728.39.

J.W. agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding J.W. the lump sum of $108,728.39 on September 10, 2025.

The case proceeded as a Table claim, and the parties stipulated to the damages.