Heather Coffelt v. HHS - tetanus and diphtheria (Td), shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On December 3, 2024, Heather Coffelt filed a petition alleging that a tetanus and diphtheria vaccine administered on December 7, 2023 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement in a July 8, 2025 Rule 4(c) report, stating that Ms.
Coffelt's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA and that she suffered residual effects for the required period. Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran found entitlement on July 10, 2025. The public rulings do not include a detailed clinical timeline.
On October 17, 2025, the Chief Special Master adopted respondent's proffer and awarded $47,500.00 in pain and suffering plus $2,888.79 in past unreimbursed expenses, for a total of $50,388.79.
Theory of causation
Td vaccine December 7, 2023 causing SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated; existing onset field indicates same-day onset. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED. Public rulings lack detailed treatment facts. Award $47,500 pain/suffering + $2,888.79 expenses = $50,388.79. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition December 3, 2024; damages October 17, 2025.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01988