Karen Bowie v. HHS - Tdap, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Karen Bowie 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 May 19, 2022. She further alleged that she suffered residual effects of her injury for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that her alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection site. The respondent also agreed that she suffered residual effects for more than six months and satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The respondent proffered an award of $60,212.74, consisting of $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $212.74 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The court awarded Karen Bowie a lump sum payment of $60,212.74.