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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00385
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00385
Petitioner: Patricia Garcia
Filed: 2018-03-13
Decided: 2019-10-17
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2017-01-04
Condition: Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 52500

AI-assisted case summary:
Patricia Garcia filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 13, 2018, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on January 4, 2017. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on June 10, 2019, conceding that Ms. Garcia was entitled to compensation as she met all legal prerequisites for the Vaccine Act. Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey issued a ruling on entitlement on June 17, 2019, finding Ms. Garcia eligible for compensation. Subsequently, on July 24, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of damages, proposing an award of $52,500.00, which Ms. Garcia agreed to. In a decision dated October 17, 2019, Chief Special Master Dorsey awarded Ms. Garcia a lump sum payment of $52,500.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. Ms. Garcia is a competent adult. Petitioner was represented by Bruce William Slane of the Law Office of Bruce W. Slane, P.C., and respondent was represented by Jennifer Leigh Reynaud of the U.S. Department of Justice. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or the mechanism of injury.

Theory of causation field:
Patricia Garcia filed a petition alleging a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccine on January 4, 2017. The respondent conceded entitlement, stating petitioner met all legal prerequisites. Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey issued a ruling on entitlement on June 17, 2019. On July 24, 2019, respondent filed a proffer on award of damages, proposing $52,500.00, which petitioner agreed to. On October 17, 2019, Chief Special Master Dorsey awarded a lump sum of $52,500.00 to petitioner, Patricia Garcia, representing all damages under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). The theory of causation is based on the "Table" injury, specifically SIRVA. No specific medical experts or detailed clinical information regarding the mechanism of injury were detailed in the provided public text. Petitioner was represented by Bruce William Slane, and respondent by Jennifer Leigh Reynaud.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00385-0
Date issued/filed: 2019-09-18
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 06/17/2019) regarding 32 Ruling on Entitlement ( Signed by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. )(mpj) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:18-vv-00385-UNJ Document 40 Filed 09/18/19 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 18-385V
Filed: June 17, 2019
UNPUBLISHED
PATRICIA GARCIA,
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.
Bruce William Slane, Law Office of Bruce W. Slane, P.C., White Plains, NY, for
petitioner.
Jennifer Leigh Reynaud, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
Dorsey, Chief Special Master:
On March 13, 2018, 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”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine she received
on January 4, 2017. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing
Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On June 10, 2019, 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
1 The undersigned intends to post this ruling on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website. This
means the ruling 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 ruling 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.

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at 1. Specifically, respondent states that “petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites
for compensation under the Vaccine Act.” Id. at 4 (citing 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-13(a)(1)(B);
42 U.S.C. § 300aa-11(c)(1)(D)(i)).
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_18-vv-00385-1
Date issued/filed: 2019-10-10
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 06/17/2019) regarding 32 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:18-vv-00385-UNJ Document 43 Filed 10/10/19 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 18-385V
Filed: June 17, 2019
UNPUBLISHED
PATRICIA GARCIA,
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.
Bruce William Slane, Law Office of Bruce W. Slane, P.C., White Plains, NY, for
petitioner.
Jennifer Leigh Reynaud, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
Dorsey, Chief Special Master:
On March 13, 2018, 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”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine she received
on January 4, 2017. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing
Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On June 10, 2019, 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
1 The undersigned intends to post this ruling on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website. This
means the ruling 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 ruling 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.

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at 1. Specifically, respondent states that “petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites
for compensation under the Vaccine Act.” Id. at 4 (citing 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-13(a)(1)(B);
42 U.S.C. § 300aa-11(c)(1)(D)(i)).
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 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00385-2
Date issued/filed: 2019-10-17
Pages: 4
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 07/25/2019) regarding 36 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. (ypb) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:18-vv-00385-UNJ Document 44 Filed 10/17/19 Page 1 of 4
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 18-385V
Filed: July 25, 2019
UNPUBLISHED
PATRICIA GARCIA,
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.
Bruce William Slane, Law Office of Bruce W. Slane, P.C., White Plains, NY, for
petitioner.
Jennifer Leigh Reynaud, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
Dorsey, Chief Special Master:
On March 13, 2018, 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”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine she received
on January 4, 2017. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing
Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On June 17, 2019, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding petitioner entitled
to compensation for her shoulder injury. On July 24, 2019, respondent filed a proffer on
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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award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating petitioner should be awarded $52,500.00.
Proffer at 1. In the Proffer, respondent represented that petitioner agrees with the
proffered award. Id. 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 $52,500.00 in the form of a check payable to
petitioner, Patricia Garcia. 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.
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IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
PATRICIA GARCIA,
Petitioner, No. 18-385V
v. Chief Special Master Dorsey
ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
PROFFER ON AWARD OF DAMAGES
On March 13, 2018, Patricia Garcia (“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 June 10, 2019. Based on Respondent’s Rule 4(c)
Report 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
$52,500.00, which represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be entitled
under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees.
II. Form of the Award
Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made
through a lump sum payment of $52,500.00, in the form of a check made payable to petitioner. 1
This lump sum payment represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be
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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entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees.
Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case.
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
ALEXIS B. BABCOCK
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
s/Jennifer L. Reynaud
JENNIFER L. REYNAUD
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) 305-1586
Date: July 26, 2019
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