Mary Jo Russell v. HHS - Meningococcal, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

On December 13, 2024, Mary Jo Russell filed a petition alleging that a meningococcal vaccine administered on March 22, 2024 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement in a May 22, 2025 Rule 4(c) report, stating that Ms.

Russell had met the legal requirements for compensation. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran found entitlement on July 9, 2025. The public rulings do not describe onset, medical care, imaging, therapy, injections, or functional limits beyond the conceded SIRVA claim.

On January 5, 2026, the Chief Special Master adopted respondent's proffer and awarded $55,000.00 through counsel's IOLTA account.