Marsha Sommer Gholson v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

Marsha Sommer Gholson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on June 17, 2025. She alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination on September 5, 2022.

She further alleged that she suffered residual effects of this injury for more than six months. The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, indicating that she satisfied all requirements under the Act.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation. This ruling grants entitlement pending a damages decision.