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

Sarah Pittenger filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by a tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination administered on April 10, 2022. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with a SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 26, 2024, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on December 20, 2024, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The respondent proffered an award of $123,027.26, which included $122,500.00 for pain and suffering and $527.26 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The court awarded Sarah Pittenger the lump sum of $123,027.26 as compensation for her SIRVA.