Susan Kosydor v. HHS - Pneumococcal, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

On December 5, 2024, Susan Kosydor filed a petition alleging that a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine administered on April 3, 2023 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report filed July 30, 2025, stating that Ms.

Kosydor's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that the legal prerequisites for compensation were satisfied. The public entitlement and damages rulings do not describe the onset narrative, imaging, injections, therapy, or functional limitations.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on August 5, 2025.

On January 8, 2026, he adopted respondent's proffer and awarded $100,000.00 for pain and suffering plus $1,596.27 in past unreimbursed expenses, for a total of $101,596.27.