Skyla Waddell v. HHS - Meningococcal, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

On May 1, 2025, Skyla Waddell filed a petition seeking compensation after a meningitis vaccination on March 15, 2023. She alleged a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration and residual effects lasting more than six months.

Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report filed on October 7, 2025. Respondent stated that the claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA: Ms.

Waddell had no prior affected-shoulder pain, inflammation, or dysfunction that would explain the post-vaccination findings; pain more likely than not began within 48 hours; pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the vaccinated shoulder; and no other condition explained the symptoms. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran granted entitlement on October 7, 2025. The public ruling does not describe the treatment course, diagnostic testing, daily-life effects, or damages evidence.

Compensation amount remains to be determined.