Tenzin Lhamo v. HHS - Varicella, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2026)

Tenzin Lhamo filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a varicella vaccine on September 28, 2023. The petitioner stated the vaccination occurred in the United States and that the residual effects of the SIRVA persisted for more than six months post-vaccination.

Respondent denied that the petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused any other injury. Nevertheless, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to an award of compensation.

Chief Special Master Corcoran found the stipulation reasonable and awarded Tenzin Lhamo a lump sum of $30,000.00 for all items of damages.