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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-00644
Petitioner: Muna Allaham
Filed: 2018-01-12
Decided: 2018-09-05
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2015-10-22
Condition: left shoulder bursitis and impingement
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 55414

AI-assisted case summary:
Muna Allaham filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered left shoulder bursitis and impingement. She stated that this condition either met the criteria for a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table, or was causally related to the influenza vaccination she received in her left shoulder on October 22, 2015. The respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Subsequently, a ruling on entitlement was issued on January 12, 2018, finding Muna Allaham entitled to compensation. On May 3, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $55,414.80. The petitioner agreed with this proffered award. Based on the record, the court awarded Muna Allaham a lump sum payment of $55,414.80, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-00644-0
Date issued/filed: 2018-04-05
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 1/12/2018) regarding 18 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. (rp) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:17-vv-00644-UNJ Document 26 Filed 04/05/18 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 17-0644V
Filed: January 12, 2018
UNPUBLISHED
MUNA ALLAHAM,
Petitioner, Special Processing Unit (SPU);
v. Ruling on Entitlement; Concession;
Table Injury; Influenza (Flu) Vaccine;
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine
HUMAN SERVICES, Administration (SIRVA)
Respondent.
Anne Carrion Toale, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Sarasota, FL, for petitioner.
Sarah Christina Duncan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
Dorsey, Chief Special Master:
On May 16, 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 alleged that left shoulder bursitis and impingement which either meets
the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table for a shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration or, in the alternative, is causally related to the influenza vaccination she
received in her left shoulder on October 22, 2015. Petition at ¶¶ 1, 4, 13, 16. Petitioner
further alleged that she received the vaccination in the United States, suffered the
residual effects of her injury for more than six months, and that neither she nor any
other party has brought a civil action or received compensation for her injury alleged as
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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vaccine caused. Id. at ¶¶ 1, 14, 17-18. The case was assigned to the Special
Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On January 10, 2018, 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 “has concluded that petitioner’s alleged injury is
consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as defined
on the Vaccine Injury Table.” Id. at 7. Respondent further agrees that “based on the
records as it now stands, petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation
under the 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-00644-1
Date issued/filed: 2018-09-05
Pages: 4
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 05/03/2018) regarding 32 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer ( Signed by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. )(mpj) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:17-vv-00644-UNJ Document 42 Filed 09/05/18 Page 1 of 4
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 17-644V
Filed: May 3, 2018
UNPUBLISHED
MUNA ALLAHAM,
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
Petitioner,
Damages Decision Based on Proffer;
v.
Influenza (Flu) Vaccine; Shoulder
Injury Related to Vaccine
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
Administration (SIRVA)
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Jessica Anne Olins, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Sarasota, FL, for petitioner.
Kathryn Ann Robinette, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
Dorsey, Chief Special Master:
On May 16, 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 alleged that she suffered left shoulder bursitis and impingement which
either meets the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table for a shoulder injury related
to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) or, in the alternative, is causally related to the
influenza vaccination she received in her left shoulder on October 22, 2015. Petition at
¶¶ 1, 4, 13, 16. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of
Special Masters.
On January 12, 2018, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding petitioner
entitled to compensation for SIRVA. (ECF No. 18). On May 3, 2018, respondent filed a
proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating petitioner should be awarded
$55,414.80. (ECF No. 31). In the Proffer, respondent represented that petitioner
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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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.
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, the undersigned awards
petitioner a lump sum payment of $55,414.80 in the form of a check payable to
petitioner, Muna Allaham. This amount represents compensation for all damages that
would be available under § 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.
2

Case 1:17-vv-00644-UNJ Document 42 Filed 09/05/18 Page 3 of 4
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
)
MUNA ALLAHAM, )
)
Petitioner, )
) No.17-644V
v. ) Chief Special Master Dorsey
) ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN )
SERVICES, )
Respondent. )
)
)
)
PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On January 10, 2018, respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding entitlement to
compensation in this case. On January 12, 2018, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on
Entitlement finding that petitioner was entitled to vaccine compensation for her Shoulder Injury
Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”).
I. Items of Compensation
Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded
$ 55,414.80, which 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
Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made
through a lump sum payment of $55,414.80, in the form of a check payable to petitioner.
Petitioner agrees.
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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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
ALEXIS BABCOCK
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
s/ Kathryn A. Robinette
KATHRYN A. ROBINETTE
Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146
Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044-0146
Tel: (202) 616-3661
Fax: (202) 616-4310
DATED: May 3, 2018