Patricia Bader v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On January 22, 2025, Patricia Bader filed a petition seeking compensation under the Vaccine Program, alleging shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) on October 29, 2023. Respondent denied Table SIRVA, vaccine causation, and vaccine-related sequelae.
The public stipulation does not provide onset detail, treatment history, diagnostic testing, therapy, or residual limitations. On February 13, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran adopted the parties' stipulation or proffer, found the disposition reasonable on the record before the Court, and awarded $28,000.00 lump sum. Petitioner was represented by Bridget Candace McCullough, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA.
Theory of causation
tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine on October 29, 2023 (exact age not stated) allegedly causing shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). COMPENSATED. Respondent denied Table SIRVA, vaccine causation, and vaccine-related sequelae. The public stipulation does not provide onset detail, treatment history, diagnostic testing, therapy, or residual limitations. Award/status: $28,000.00 lump sum. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran; petition filed January 22, 2025; decision February 13, 2026. Attorney: Bridget Candace McCullough, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA. No expert causation analysis in public stipulation/proffer.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00129