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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_16-vv-01470
Petitioner: Candace Singer
Filed: 2016-11-08
Decided: 2018-02-08
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2015-12-17
Condition: left shoulder injuries
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 163062

AI-assisted case summary:
Candace Singer filed a petition for compensation on November 8, 2016, alleging that she suffered left shoulder injuries as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on December 17, 2015. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. On May 5, 2017, the respondent conceded that petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and that it was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccine. The respondent also agreed that there were no other identified causes for the SIRVA and that the petitioner's records demonstrated sequelae for more than six months. Based on this concession, a ruling on entitlement was issued finding Ms. Singer entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on September 28, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $163,062.69, which petitioner agreed to. On February 8, 2018, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Candace Singer a lump sum payment of $163,062.69.

Theory of causation field:
Off-Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_16-vv-01470-0
Date issued/filed: 2017-12-11
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 05/05/2017) regarding 18 Ruling on Entitlement ( Signed by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey.)(mpj) Copy to parties.
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Case 1:16-vv-01470-UNJ Document 37 Filed 12/11/17 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 16-1470V
Filed: May 5, 2017
UNPUBLISHED
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CANDACE SINGER, *
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Petitioner, * Ruling on Entitlement; Concession;
v. * Influenza (“Flu”) Vaccine; Shoulder
* Injury Related to Vaccine Administration
SECRETARY OF HEALTH * (“SIRVA”); Special Processing Unit
AND HUMAN SERVICES, * (“SPU”)
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Respondent. *
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Amber Diane Wilson, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for petitioner.
Althea Walker Davis, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
Dorsey, Chief Special Master:
On November 8, 2016, petitioner filed a petition for compensation under the
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.,2 (the
“Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered left shoulder injuries as a result of
an influenza (“flu”) vaccine she received on December 17, 2015. Petition at 1, 3. The
case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On May 5, 2017, respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes that
petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1.
Specifically, respondent stated that “petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with a
shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), and that it was caused-in-fact
by the flu vaccine she received on December 17, 2015.” Id. at 3. Respondent further
agrees that there were no other causes for petitioner’s SIRVA identified and that
1 Because this unpublished ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action in this case, the
undersigned intends to post it on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, in accordance with
the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2012) (Federal Management and Promotion of
Electronic Government Services). In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), petitioner has 14 days to
identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an
unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, the undersigned agrees that the identified material fits
within this definition, the undersigned will redact such material from public access.
2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for
ease of citation, all “§” references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. §
300aa (2012).

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petitioner’s records demonstrate she suffered the sequela of her injury for more than six
months. Id.
In view of respondent’s concession and the evidence before me, the
undersigned finds that petitioner is entitled to compensation.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Nora Beth Dorsey
Nora Beth Dorsey
Chief Special Master
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DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_16-vv-01470-1
Date issued/filed: 2018-02-08
Pages: 4
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 9/28/2017) regarding 32 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. (rp) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:16-vv-01470-UNJ Document 38 Filed 02/08/18 Page 1 of 4
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 16-1470V
Filed: September 28, 2017
UNPUBLISHED
CANDACE SINGER,
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
Damages Decision Based on Proffer;
Petitioner,
Influenza (Flu) Vaccine; Shoulder
v.
Injury Related to Vaccine
Administration (SIRVA)
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Amber Diane Wilson, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for petitioner.
Althea Walker Davis, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
Dorsey, Chief Special Master:
On November 8, 2016, petitioner filed a petition for compensation under the
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.,2 (the
“Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered left shoulder injuries as a result of
an influenza (“flu”) vaccine she received on December 17, 2015. Petition at 1, 3. The
case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On May 5, 2017, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding petitioner entitled to
compensation for her shoulder injury. On September 28, 2017, respondent filed a
proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating petitioner should be awarded
$163,062.69. Proffer at 1. In the Proffer, respondent represented that petitioner agrees
with the proffered award. Based on the record as a whole, the undersigned finds that
petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer.
1 Because this unpublished decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action in this case, the
undersigned intends to post it on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, in accordance with
the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2012) (Federal Management and Promotion of
Electronic Government Services). In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), petitioner has 14 days to
identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an
unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, the undersigned agrees that the identified material fits
within this definition, the undersigned will redact such material from public access.
2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for
ease of citation, all “§” references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. §
300aa (2012).

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Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, the undersigned awards
petitioner a lump sum payment of $163,062.69 in the form of a check payable to
petitioner, Candace Singer. This amount represents compensation for all damages
that would be available under § 300aa-15(a).
The clerk of the court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this
decision.3
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Nora Beth Dorsey
Nora Beth Dorsey
Chief Special Master
3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice
renouncing the right to seek review.
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Case 1:16-vv-01470-UNJ Document 38 Filed 02/08/18 Page 3 of 4
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
CANDACE SINGER, )
)
Petitioner, ) No. 16-1470V
) Chief Special Master
v. ) Nora Beth Dorsey
) ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH )
AND HUMAN SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
)
RESPONDENT'S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On November 8, 2016, Candace Singer (“petitioner”) filed a petition for
compensation (“Petition”) under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986,
42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”), as amended. Respondent
conceded petitioner’s entitlement to compensation in his Rule 4(c) Report filed on May 5,
2017. Based on Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report, on May 5, 2017, the Chief Special
Master found petitioner entitled to compensation.
I. Items of Compensation
Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be
awarded $163,062.69, which represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner
would be entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees.
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II. Form of the Award
Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be
made through a lump sum payment of $163,062.69, in the form of a check payable to
petitioner.1 Petitioner agrees.
Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this
case.
Respectfully submitted,
CHAD A. READLER
Acting Assistant Attorney General
C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO
Acting Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
CATHARINE E. REEVES
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
GABRIELLE M. FIELDING
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
s/Althea Walker Davis
ALTHEA WALKER DAVIS
Senior Trial Counsel
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146
Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044-0146
Tel: (202) 616-0515
DATED: 28 September 2017
1 Should petitioner die prior to entry of judgment, the parties reserve the right to move
the Court for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for
future medical expenses, future pain and suffering, and future lost wages.
2