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

Bernard Stewart filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a Tdap vaccination on June 17, 2023. He further alleged that the residual effects of his injury lasted for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Mr. Stewart's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that he had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found Mr. Stewart entitled to compensation.

The decision on damages awarded Mr. Stewart a lump sum of $48,003.18, which included $47,500.00 for pain and suffering and $503.18 for unreimbursable expenses.

This award was intended to cover all damages available under the Act.