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

Thomas McGrath filed a petition for vaccine compensation on June 12, 2025, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a Tdap vaccine on March 13, 2022. He further alleged that the residual symptoms of his injury persisted for more than six months.

Respondent denied that Mr. McGrath sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused his condition.

Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation on June 12, 2025, agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr.

McGrath a lump sum of $13,000.00. This amount is intended to compensate for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The Tdap vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table, and Mr. McGrath alleged his injury occurred within the Table's timeframe.

The case was resolved via stipulation, with the parties agreeing to a settlement amount without admitting liability.