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

Michael Cervantes filed a petition for vaccine compensation alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) in both shoulders as a result of receiving a tetanus and diphtheria (Td) vaccine and a pneumococcal conjugate (Prevnar-13) vaccine on September 13, 2018. He further alleged that he experienced residual effects of these injuries for more than six months.

Respondent denied that the vaccines caused his alleged shoulder injuries or that he sustained a SIRVA Table injury. Nevertheless, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Michael Cervantes $7,353.19 to reimburse a State of Connecticut Medicaid lien and $61,500.00 to purchase an annuity contract for his benefit. This total award of $68,853.19 represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The parties agreed that this stipulation represents a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages.