Milton Sherfy v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

On March 4, 2025, Milton Sherfy filed a petition alleging that a Tdap vaccine administered on May 2, 2023 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report, agreeing that the record met the Vaccine Injury Table criteria for SIRVA: Mr.

Sherfy had no prior pain, inflammation, or dysfunction in the affected shoulder, his pain began within 48 hours after vaccination, the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the vaccinated shoulder, no other condition better explained the injury, and the residual effects lasted more than six months. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran found entitlement on October 15, 2025. On January 7, 2026, he adopted respondent's damages proffer and awarded Mr.

Sherfy $50,000.00 for pain and suffering as a lump sum.