Yuanith Juarez v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Yuanith Juarez filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a Tdap vaccination on December 11, 2022. She further alleged that the injury caused residual effects lasting more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner's 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, recommending an award of $120,000.00 for pain and suffering and $5,841.74 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $125,841.74. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages, granting Petitioner a lump sum payment of $125,841.74 for pain and suffering and past unreimbursable expenses.