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

Louis Quick filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of his tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination on November 21, 2022. He stated that he received the vaccination in the United States, suffered residual effects for more than six months, and had no prior award or settlement for his injury.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer of Damages, conceding that Mr. Quick is entitled to compensation.

The respondent confirmed that the injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting no prior history of shoulder issues, pain within forty-eight hours of vaccination, reduced range of motion limited to the injection site, and no other identified cause. The respondent also confirmed the injury's residual effects lasted more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Mr. Quick entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $45,245.00 for pain and suffering, which Mr.

Quick agreed to. The court awarded Mr.

Quick a lump sum payment of $45,245.00 for pain and suffering, representing compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Act.