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

Matthew Dean filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a Table injury, specifically shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), as a result of a Tdap vaccine he received on September 5, 2023. 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.

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

The respondent confirmed that the injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that his shoulder pain occurred within forty-eight hours after vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also confirmed that Mr.

Dean suffered residual effects for more than six months, satisfying all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Mr.

Dean entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The respondent proffered an award of $85,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Mr. Dean agreed to.

The court awarded Mr. Dean a lump sum payment of $85,000.00 for pain and suffering.