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

Andrea Borah filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccines received on February 6, 2023. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, specifically relating to the Tdap vaccination, as she had no prior shoulder issues, pain occurred within 48 hours of the intramuscular vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that her symptoms persisted for more than six months and she met all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 13, 2025, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on July 25, 2025, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, agreeing to an award of $102,440.00, comprised of $100,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,440.00 for past unreimbursable expenses. The decision awarding damages was issued on August 25, 2025, granting the proffered award.