Mark Streech v. HHS - Tdap, vasovagal syncope (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On November 15, 2024, Mark Streech filed a petition alleging that he experienced vasovagal syncope after receiving a Tdap vaccine on August 3, 2023. Respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that the claim satisfied the Vaccine Injury Table for vasovagal syncope because onset occurred within the required timeframe and no alternative cause was apparent.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on July 25, 2025.
The public rulings do not provide the details of the fainting episode, immediate injury, treatment, or residual course. On December 17, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted respondent's damages proffer.
Mr. Streech was awarded $130,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,987.70 for past unreimbursed expenses, for a total of $133,987.70.
Theory of causation
Tdap vaccine August 3, 2023 causing Table vasovagal syncope; adult, exact age not stated; onset same day/within Table window. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED. Public rulings lack event/treatment chronology. Award $130,000 pain/suffering + $3,987.70 expenses = $133,987.70. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition November 15, 2024; entitlement July 25, 2025; damages December 17, 2025.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01888