Heather Coffelt v. HHS - Td/Tetanus, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

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.