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The Special Master's decision on entitlement was issued by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey on March 28, 2019. The decision awarding damages was issued by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran on August 12, 2020. The award totaled $67,265.89, consisting of $67,000.00 for pain and suffering and $265.89 for past unreimbursable expenses. The public decision does not detail the specific mechanism of injury or name any medical experts. Petitioner's counsel was Ronald Craig Homer, and respondent's counsel was Meredith Burns Healy for entitlement and Mollie Danielle Gorney for damages.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2018-03-22","case_summary":"Mary George filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 22, 2018, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination on January 6, 2016. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on March 25, 2019, conceding that the petitioner was entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that the petitioner's condition met the criteria for SIRVA as set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and its Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation, and that the petitioner had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. On March 28, 2019, Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey issued a ruling on entitlement in favor of the petitioner. Following an impasse in negotiations regarding damages, a decision awarding damages was issued on August 12, 2020, by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. The petitioner requested $85,000.00 for pain and suffering and $279.29 for past unreimbursed medical expenses. The respondent proposed an award of $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $252.49 for unreimbursable expenses. Chief Special Master Corcoran reviewed the evidence, including medical records and affidavits, and considered prior awards for similar cases. The decision noted that the petitioner's injury was on the \"mild\" end of the spectrum for SIRVA cases, with initial treatment lasting approximately seven months, including physical therapy and one cortisone injection. A March 2, 2016 MRI showed minimal bursitis and mild tendinopathy. By July 7, 2016, the petitioner reported 75% improvement with full range of motion. The petitioner sought further treatment in March 2019 for a flare of symptoms attributed to emotional stressors. The Special Master found the circumstances most similar to the Dagen case, where $65,000.00 was awarded for pain and suffering. Ultimately, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded Mary George $67,000.00 for pain and suffering and $265.89 for past unreimbursable expenses, for a total award of $67,265.89. The decision noted that the award for pain and suffering was for actual, not projected, damages. Petitioner's counsel was Ronald Craig Homer of Conway, Homer, P.C. Respondent's counsel was Meredith Burns Healy for the entitlement ruling and Mollie Danielle Gorney for the damages decision.","is_minor_inferred":0,"is_pediatric_broad":0,"special_master":"Nora Beth Dorsey","petitioner_identifier_original":null,"caption_petitioner_name":"Mary George","petitioner_attorney_name":"Ronald Craig Homer","petitioner_attorney_firm":"Conway, Homer, P.C.","petitioner_attorney_location":"Boston, MA","adjudicator_name":null,"caption_people_backfilled_at":"2026-05-05 23:45:10","attorney_canonical_keys":"|ronald-homer|","firm_canonical_key":"conway-homer","package_title":"GEORGE v. 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