James Glasco v. HHS - Td/Tetanus, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) (2026)

James Glasco filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 16, 2025, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccine on December 20, 2023. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) Report conceding that Mr.

Glasco's injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that he has met all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master ruled that Mr.

Glasco is entitled to compensation. The case is proceeding to determine the award amount.