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

Michael P. Duren filed a petition for vaccine compensation on May 12, 2025, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by a Tdap vaccine he received on April 22, 2022.

He stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, he experienced residual effects for over six months, and had no prior award or settlement. Respondent denied that Mr.

Duren sustained a SIRVA Table Injury, denied that the Tdap vaccine caused his alleged injury, and denied that his condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on May 2, 2025, agreeing to settle the case.

The court adopted the stipulation and awarded Mr. Duren a lump sum payment of $35,000.00.

This amount is intended to compensate for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The case proceeded as a Table claim, and the parties agreed to this settlement to resolve liability and damages.