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

Cassandra Gibbs filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a Tdap vaccination received on June 1, 2022. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding 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.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, which Petitioner agreed to.

The decision awarded Cassandra Gibbs a lump sum of $52,971.12, comprising $52,500.00 for pain and suffering and $471.12 for past unreimbursable expenses. This award represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.