Joie McLeod v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On August 7, 2025, Joie McLeod filed a petition alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration after an influenza vaccination on January 9, 2023. She alleged a Table SIRVA injury and residual effects lasting more than six months.
Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on March 6, 2026, conceding that the record, as it then stood, satisfied the legal requirements for compensation. Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran granted entitlement that same day. The public record reviewed for this update contains the entitlement ruling only.
It does not yet include a damages decision, treatment narrative, award amount, or final compensation breakdown.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine on January 9, 2023, causing Table SIRVA; ENTITLEMENT GRANTED/PENDING DAMAGES. Respondent conceded entitlement in Rule 4(c) report based on record as it stood. No damages award in reviewed public record. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed August 7, 2025; entitlement March 6, 2026. Attorney: Maximillian J. Muller, Muller Brazil, Dresher PA.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-01305