Rebecca Taylor Awarded $115,979.90 in National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

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Rebecca Taylor, a petitioning party, filed a compensation claim under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) due to Prevnar-13 and pneumococcal conjugate vaccinations received on August 22, 2023. After reviewing the case, Chief Special Master Corcoran found in favor of the petitioner, awarding her a lump sum payment of $115,979.90 to be paid through an ACH deposit to her counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement. The award comprised $95,000.00 for past pain and suffering and $20,979.90 for lost wages. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award, and the Clerk of Court was directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rebecca Taylor, a petitioning party, was awarded $115,979.90 in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program for suffering a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA).
  • The award comprised $95,000.00 for past pain and suffering and $20,979.90 for lost wages.
  • This case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters due to its specific claims process.
  • The Chief Special Master Corcoran found in favor of the petitioner, citing the medical evidence supplied to support the injury.
  • The award is to be paid through an ACH deposit to the petitioner's counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement.
  • The Clerk of Court was directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.

Statistics:

  • $115,979.90: The total award amount to Rebecca Taylor.
  • $95,000.00: The award for past pain and suffering.
  • $20,979.90: The award for lost wages.
  • August 22, 2023: The date Rebecca Taylor received the Prevnar-13 and pneumococcal conjugate vaccinations.
  • July 25, 2024: The date Rebecca Taylor filed the petition for compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986.
  • July 1, 2025: The date the Respondent filed the Proffer on Award of Compensation.

Sources:

  • In the United States Court of Federal Claims Office of Special Masters No. 24-1130V REBECCA TAYLOR, Petitioner, v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent.
  • Case 1:24-vv-01130-UNJ Document 34 Filed 08/04/25 Page 1 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS REBECCA TAYLOR, Petitioner, v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent.
  • National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755.