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

Kimberley Cabbell filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following a tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccination on May 30, 2023. She claimed the injury resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Cabbell is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury is consistent with a SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that all other legal requirements were met.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on February 5, 2025, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on February 6, 2025, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation.

The parties agreed to an award of $100,000.00 for pain and suffering and $111.20 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $100,111.20. Additionally, $4,308.18 was awarded to satisfy a State of Virginia Medicaid lien.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding these amounts on March 14, 2025, for a total award of $104,419.00.