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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-00275
Petitioner: Paul Goodman
Filed: 2017-11-14
Decided: 2018-04-11
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2016-03-21
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 80000

AI-assisted case summary:
Paul Goodman filed a petition for compensation on February 27, 2017, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving influenza and pneumococcal conjugate vaccines on March 21, 2016. The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that the alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA caused by the vaccinations, that no other cause for the injury was identified, that the condition persisted for more than six months, and that petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey issued a ruling on entitlement on November 14, 2017, finding Mr. Goodman entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on January 16, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $80,000.00 for past and future pain and suffering, which petitioner agreed to. On April 11, 2018, Chief Special Master Dorsey issued a decision awarding Mr. Goodman a lump sum payment of $80,000.00, payable by check to petitioner, as compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. Petitioner was represented by Jeffrey S. Pop of Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, and respondent was represented by Debra A. Filteau Begley of the U.S. Department of Justice. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert testimony.

Theory of causation field:
Petitioner Paul Goodman alleged a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following receipt of influenza and pneumococcal conjugate vaccines on March 21, 2016. The respondent conceded that the injury was consistent with SIRVA caused by the vaccinations and that no other cause was identified. The case proceeded as a Table claim. Petitioner was found entitled to compensation on November 14, 2017, by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. A stipulation and proffer filed on January 16, 2018, proposed an award of $80,000.00 for past and future pain and suffering, which petitioner accepted. Chief Special Master Dorsey awarded this lump sum of $80,000.00 on April 11, 2018. Petitioner was represented by Jeffrey S. Pop, and respondent by Debra A. Filteau Begley. The public decision does not detail the specific mechanism of injury or name any experts.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-00275-0
Date issued/filed: 2018-03-01
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 11/14/2017) regarding 28 Ruling on Entitlement. Signed by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. (rp) Service on parties made.
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In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 17-275V
Filed: November 14, 2017
UNPUBLISHED
PAUL GOODMAN,
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
Petitioner, Ruling on Entitlement; Concession;
v. Causation-In-Fact; Influenza (Flu)
Vaccine; Pneumococcal Conjugate
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Vaccine; Shoulder Injury Related to
HUMAN SERVICES, Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)
Respondent.
Jeffrey S. Pop, Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, Beverly Hills, CA, for petitioner.
Debra A. Filteau Begley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
Dorsey, Chief Special Master:
On February 27, 2017, 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 he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (“SIRVA”) following receipt of influenza (“flu”) and pneumococcal
conjugate vaccines on March 21, 2016. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the
Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On November 13, 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 “concludes that the alleged injury is
consistent with SIRVA that was caused by the administration of petitioner’s flu and/or
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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pneumococcal conjugate vaccinations on March 21, 2016.” Id. at 4. Respondent
further agrees that no other cause for petitioner’s injury has been identified, that
petitioner suffered his condition for more than six months, and that petitioner has
satisfied all legal prerequisites to compensation under the Vaccine Act. Id.
In view of respondent’s position and the evidence of record, 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_17-vv-00275-1
Date issued/filed: 2018-04-11
Pages: 4
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 1/17/2018) regarding 33 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. (rp) Service on parties made.
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In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 17-275V
Filed: January 17, 2018
UNPUBLISHED
PAUL GOODMAN,
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
Damages Decision Based on Proffer;
Petitioner,
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine;
v.
Influenza (Flu) Vaccine; Shoulder
Injury Related to Vaccine
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
Administration (SIRVA)
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Jeffrey S. Pop, Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, Beverly Hills, CA, for petitioner.
Debra A. Filteau Begley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
Dorsey, Chief Special Master:
On February 27, 2017, 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 he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (“SIRVA”) following receipt of influenza (“flu”) and pneumococcal
conjugate vaccines on March 21, 2016.. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the
Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On November 14, 2017, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding petitioner
entitled to compensation for SIRVA. On January 16, 2018, respondent filed a proffer on
award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating petitioner should be awarded $80,000.00.
Proffer at 1. In the Proffer, respondent represented that petitioner agrees with the
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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proffered award. Based on the record as a whole, the undersigned finds that petitioner
is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer.
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, the undersigned awards
petitioner a lump sum payment of $80,000.00 in the form of a check payable to
petitioner, Paul Goodman. 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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IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
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PAUL GOODMAN, *
*
Petitioner, * No. 17-275V
* CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER
v. * NORA BETH DORSEY
*
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND *
HUMAN SERVICES, *
*
Respondent. *
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RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
I. Items of Compensation
The Court issued a Ruling on Entitlement on November 14, 2017. Based upon the
evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $80,000.00, which
represents compensation for past and future pain and suffering. This amount represents all
elements of compensation to which petitioner would be entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).1
Petitioner agrees.
II. Form of the Award
Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case.
Respondent recommends that petitioner be awarded a lump sum payment of $80,000.00 in the
form of a check payable to petitioner. Petitioner agrees.
Respectfully submitted,
CHAD A. READLER
Acting Assistant Attorney General
1 Should petitioner die prior to the 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 lost earnings, and future pain and suffering.

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C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO
Acting Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
CATHARINE E. REEVES
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
ALEXIS B. BABCOCK
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
/s/ DEBRA A. FILTEAU BEGLEY
DEBRA A. FILTEAU BEGLEY
Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146
Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044-0146
Phone: (202) 616-4181
Dated: January 16, 2018
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