Mark Gibson v. HHS - Td/Tetanus, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

Mark Gibson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 7, 2026, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccine administered on June 3, 2024. He stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that he suffered residual effects for more than six months, and that no settlement or civil action had been filed.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on April 29, 2026, conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation. Respondent concluded that Petitioner's injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that Petitioner satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Chief Special Master Corcoran found that Petitioner is entitled to compensation.