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Medical records indicated a fractured mandible, TMJ dislocation, and four fractured teeth. The respondent conceded that the syncopal event was caused-in-fact by one or more of the vaccinations and that J.S. suffered residual effects for more than six months, satisfying the legal prerequisites for compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act. The public decision does not describe specific medical experts, the mechanism of injury, or detailed clinical findings beyond the initial event and subsequent dental and jaw injuries. The parties stipulated to an award of $90,000.00 for all elements of compensation. Special Master Thomas L. Gowen issued a Ruling on Entitlement on August 31, 2016, and a Decision on Damages on September 27, 2016, awarding the stipulated amount as a lump sum to Rebecca Swanick as guardian/conservator of J.S.'s estate. Petitioner's counsel was Brian S. McCormick, and respondent's counsel was Michael P. Milmoe.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2015-09-28","case_summary":"On September 28, 2015, Rebecca Swanick filed a petition on behalf of her minor daughter, J.S., alleging that J.S. suffered a syncopal episode resulting in a fractured jaw and broken teeth after receiving four vaccines: Flumist, Hepatitis A, Tetanus-Diphtheria-acellular-Pertussis (Tdap), and Menactra on October 15, 2012. J.S., who was twelve years old and wearing braces at the time, experienced the episode approximately ten minutes after vaccination. She was found unconscious on the floor, regained consciousness quickly, and was diagnosed with a fractured mandible and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation, along with four fractured teeth. The respondent conceded that J.S. was entitled to compensation, agreeing that the syncopal event was caused-in-fact by one or more of the vaccinations and that J.S. suffered residual effects for more than six months. The parties stipulated to an award of $90,000.00 for all elements of compensation. Special Master Thomas L. Gowen issued a Ruling on Entitlement on August 31, 2016, finding entitlement based on the respondent's concession. A separate Decision on Damages was issued on September 27, 2016, awarding the stipulated amount of $90,000.00 as a lump sum payment to Rebecca Swanick as guardian/conservator of J.S.'s estate. Petitioner's counsel was Brian S. McCormick of Orlando & Associates. Respondent's counsel was Michael P. Milmoe of the U.S. Department of Justice.","is_minor_inferred":null,"is_pediatric_broad":1,"special_master":"Thomas L. Gowen","petitioner_identifier_original":null,"caption_petitioner_name":null,"petitioner_attorney_name":"Brian S. 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