VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01888 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01888 Petitioner: Mark Streech Filed: 2024-11-15 Decided: 2025-12-17 Vaccine: tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) Vaccination date: 2023-08-03 Condition: vasovagal syncope Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 133987.7 AI-assisted case summary: 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 field: 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. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01888-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-08-25 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 07/25/2025) regarding 31 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-01888-UNJ Document 34 Filed 08/25/25 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1888V MARK STREECH, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: July 25, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Catherine Wallace Costigan, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Margaret Armstrong, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On November 15, 2024, Mark Streech filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that he suffered injuries from syncope following a Tdap vaccination he received on August 3, 2023. Petition at ¶¶ 1, 24. Petitioner further alleges that his “vaccine related injuries have lasted more than six months.” Petition at ¶ 26. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 25, 2025, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1. Respondent states that “Petitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury 1 Because this Ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Ruling will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Case 1:24-vv-01888-UNJ Document 34 Filed 08/25/25 Page 2 of 2 Table (“Table”) and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation (“QAI”), which afford Petitioner a presumption of causation if the onset of vasovagal syncope occurs within one hour after a Tdap vaccination and there is no apparent alternative cause.” Id. at 11. Respondent further agrees that “based on the case record as it now stands, Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Act.” Id. In view of Respondent’s position and the evidence of record, I find that Petitioner is entitled to compensation. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01888-cl-extra-11126748 Date issued/filed: 2025-08-25 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10660161 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1888V MARK STREECH, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: July 25, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Catherine Wallace Costigan, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Margaret Armstrong, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT 1 On November 15, 2024, Mark Streech filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq. 2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that he suffered injuries from syncope following a Tdap vaccination he received on August 3, 2023. Petition at ¶¶ 1, 24. Petitioner further alleges that his “vaccine related injuries have lasted more than six months.” Petition at ¶ 26. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 25, 2025, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1. Respondent states that “Petitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury 1 Because this Ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Ruling will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Table (“Table”) and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation (“QAI”), which afford Petitioner a presumption of causation if the onset of vasovagal syncope occurs within one hour after a Tdap vaccination and there is no apparent alternative cause.” Id. at 11. Respondent further agrees that “based on the case record as it now stands, Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Act.” Id. In view of Respondent’s position and the evidence of record, I find that Petitioner is entitled to compensation. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01888-1 Date issued/filed: 2026-01-22 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 12/17/2025) regarding 40 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-01888-UNJ Document 42 Filed 01/22/26 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1888V MARK STREECH, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: December 17, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Catherine Wallace Costigan, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Margaret Armstrong, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On November 15, 2024, Mark Streech filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that he suffered injuries due to a syncopal episode following a Tdap vaccination he received on August 3, 2023. Petition at ¶¶ 1, 6. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 25, 2025, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for his injuries. On December 16, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $133,987.70, comprised of $130,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,987.70 for past unreimbursable expenses. Proffer at 1-2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer. 1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Case 1:24-vv-01888-UNJ Document 42 Filed 01/22/26 Page 2 of 5 Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $133,987.70, comprised of $130,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,987.70 for past unreimbursable expenses, to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under Section 15(a). The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.3 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice renouncing the right to seek review. 2 Case 1:24-vv-01888-UNJ Document 42 Filed 01/22/26 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS MARK STREECH, Petitioner, v. No. 24-1888V Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On November 15, 2024, Mark Streech (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation (“petition”) under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34, as amended (“Act”). He alleges that he suffered a syncopal episode following receipt of a tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (“Tdap”) vaccine on August 3, 2023, which resulted in a femoral neck (hip joint) fracture. See Petition at 6. On July 25, 2025, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed his Vaccine Rule 4(c) report, concluding that this case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Act for a vasovagal syncope Table injury and the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation the same day. ECF No. 27; ECF No. 31. I. Items of Compensation Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded the following: A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $130,000.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. Case 1:24-vv-01888-UNJ Document 42 Filed 01/22/26 Page 4 of 5 B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that he incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to his vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $3,987.70. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees. These amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees. II. Form of the Award The parties recommend that compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a lump sum payment, as described below, and request that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following:1 A lump sum payment of $133,987.70, to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, Mark Streech. Petitioner is a competent adult. Proof of guardianship is not required in this case. Respectfully submitted, BRETT A. SHUMATE Assistant Attorney General JONATHAN D. GUYNN Acting Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division LARA A. ENGLUND Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division 1 Should petitioner die prior to entry of judgment, the parties reserve the right to move the Court for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future medical expenses, future lost earnings, and future pain and suffering. 2 Case 1:24-vv-01888-UNJ Document 42 Filed 01/22/26 Page 5 of 5 /s/ Margaret Armstrong MARGARET ARMSTRONG Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146, Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 Tel: (202) 616-4043 E-mail: margaret.armstrong@usdoj.gov DATED: December 16, 2025 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01888-cl-extra-11244645 Date issued/filed: 2026-01-22 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10778045 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1888V MARK STREECH, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: December 17, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Catherine Wallace Costigan, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Margaret Armstrong, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES 1 On November 15, 2024, Mark Streech filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq. 2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that he suffered injuries due to a syncopal episode following a Tdap vaccination he received on August 3, 2023. Petition at ¶¶ 1, 6. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 25, 2025, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for his injuries. On December 16, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $133,987.70, comprised of $130,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,987.70 for past unreimbursable expenses. Proffer at 1-2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer. 1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $133,987.70, comprised of $130,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,987.70 for past unreimbursable expenses, to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under Section 15(a). The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision. 3 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice renouncing the right to seek review. 2 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS MARK STREECH, Petitioner, v. No. 24-1888V Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On November 15, 2024, Mark Streech (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation (“petition”) under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34, as amended (“Act”). He alleges that he suffered a syncopal episode following receipt of a tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (“Tdap”) vaccine on August 3, 2023, which resulted in a femoral neck (hip joint) fracture. See Petition at 6. On July 25, 2025, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed his Vaccine Rule 4(c) report, concluding that this case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Act for a vasovagal syncope Table injury and the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation the same day. ECF No. 27; ECF No. 31. I. Items of Compensation Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded the following: A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $130,000.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that he incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to his vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $3,987.70. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees. These amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees. II. Form of the Award The parties recommend that compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a lump sum payment, as described below, and request that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following: 1 A lump sum payment of $133,987.70, to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, Mark Streech. Petitioner is a competent adult. Proof of guardianship is not required in this case. Respectfully submitted, BRETT A. SHUMATE Assistant Attorney General JONATHAN D. GUYNN Acting Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division LARA A. ENGLUND Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division 1 Should petitioner die prior to entry of judgment, the parties reserve the right to move the Court for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future medical expenses, future lost earnings, and future pain and suffering. 2 /s/ Margaret Armstrong MARGARET ARMSTRONG Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146, Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 Tel: (202) 616-4043 E-mail: margaret.armstrong@usdoj.gov DATED: December 16, 2025 3