Sarah Black v. HHS - Tdap, aggravation of a pre-existing shoulder injury (2026)

Sarah Black filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that a Tdap vaccine she received on May 17, 2023, significantly aggravated a pre-existing shoulder injury. She claimed to have suffered residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the vaccine caused or aggravated her injury. The parties subsequently filed a joint stipulation to settle the case.

Pursuant to the stipulation, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded Sarah Black $70,000.00 in compensation for all damages. The decision was filed on February 3, 2026, and the petition was filed on October 4, 2024.

The injury is considered a Table injury.