Jonathan Theriault v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) or, alternatively, brachial plexus nerve injury (2026)

Jonathan Theriault filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 11, 2024, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) or, alternatively, a brachial plexus nerve injury, resulting from a Tdap vaccine received on January 18, 2022. Respondent denied that the vaccine caused the alleged injuries.

The parties subsequently filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case. Pursuant to the stipulation, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded Jonathan Theriault $25,500.00 in compensation for all damages, plus $76.44 to satisfy a Medi-Cal lien.

The parties also agreed to submit to further proceedings for reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.