Jennifer B. Bolognesi v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Jennifer B. Bolognesi 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 a Tdap vaccination she received on May 17, 2022.

She further alleged that her injuries persisted for more than six months. The respondent conceded that her alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, the pain occurred within forty-eight hours after vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that her injuries persisted for more than six months and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 26, 2024, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on November 14, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, agreeing to an award of $86,655.68. This amount included $85,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,655.68 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner the lump sum of $86,655.68.