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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-01271
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-01271
Petitioner: Sandra Loydpierson
Filed: 2017-09-15
Decided: 2019-03-13
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2016-10-06
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 55000

AI-assisted case summary:
Sandra Loydpierson filed a petition for vaccine injury compensation on September 15, 2017, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 6, 2016. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 6, 2018, finding Ms. Loydpierson entitled to compensation. On February 6, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, stating that Ms. Loydpierson should be awarded $55,000.00 for past and future pain and suffering, and that she agreed with this award. The decision, dated March 13, 2019, and signed by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey, awarded Ms. Loydpierson a lump sum payment of $55,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all damages available under § 15(a). Ms. Loydpierson is a competent adult. Petitioner was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant of the Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, and respondent was represented by Lisa Ann Watts of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Theory of causation field:
Petitioner Sandra Loydpierson alleged a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination on October 6, 2016. The respondent conceded entitlement to compensation on September 6, 2018. The Special Master found the petitioner entitled to compensation. A proffer on award of compensation was filed on February 6, 2019, by respondent, stating petitioner should be awarded $55,000.00 for past and future pain and suffering, which petitioner agreed to. The Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey awarded a lump sum of $55,000.00 on March 13, 2019. This case falls under the "Table" category of injuries. No specific medical experts or detailed clinical information regarding the mechanism of injury were detailed in the provided public text. Petitioner was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant and respondent by Lisa Ann Watts.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-01271-0
Date issued/filed: 2019-03-13
Pages: 4
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 02/07/2019) regarding 35 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer ( Signed by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. )(mpj) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:17-vv-01271-UNJ Document 39 Filed 03/13/19 Page 1 of 4
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 17-1271V
Filed: February 7, 2019
UNPUBLISHED
SANDRA LOYDPIERSON,
Petitioner,
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
v.
Damages Decision Based on Proffer;
Influenza (Flu) Vaccine; Shoulder
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
Injury Related to Vaccine
HUMAN SERVICES,
Administration (SIRVA)
Respondent.
Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for
petitioner.
Lisa Ann Watts, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
Dorsey, Chief Special Master:
On September 15, 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 she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (“SIRVA”) following an influenza (“flu”) vaccination administered on
October 6, 2016. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit
of the Office of Special Masters.
On September 6, 2018, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding petitioner
entitled to compensation for a SIRVA. On February 6, 2019, respondent filed a proffer
1 The undersigned intends to post this decision on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website.
This means the decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. 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. Because this unpublished decision contains a reasoned explanation for the
action in this case, undersigned is required 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).
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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on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating petitioner should be awarded
$55,000.00. 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. Id.
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, the undersigned awards
petitioner a lump sum payment of $55,000.00 in the form of a check payable to
petitioner, Sandra Loydpierson. 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-01271-UNJ Document 39 Filed 03/13/19 Page 3 of 4
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
SANDRA LOYDPIERSON,
Petitioner,
v. No. 17-1271V
Chief Special Master Dorsey
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On September 15, 2017, Sandra Loydpierson (“petitioner”) filed a petition for vaccine
injury compensation alleging that she suffered a right shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (“SIRVA”), a Table injury, following receipt of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination
administered on October 6, 2016. Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) Report conceding entitlement
to compensation on September 6, 2018. The Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on
Entitlement that same day.
I. Items of Compensation
Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded
$55,000.00 for her past and future pain and suffering. This represents all elements of
compensation to which petitioner would be entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).1 Petitioner
agrees.
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 damages.
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II. Form of the Award
The parties recommend that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made
through a lump sum payment of $55,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner.2
Petitioner agrees.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH H. HUNT
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/Lisa A. Watts
LISA A. WATTS
Senior 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) 616-4099
DATED: February 6, 2019
2 Petitioner is a competent adult. Proof of guardianship is not required in this case.
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