{"package_id":"USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00442","decision_granule_id":"USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00442-1","petitioner_identifier":"Tiffany Dagen","is_minor":0,"age_at_vaccination":44.0,"age_unit_raw":"years","vaccine_type":"influenza","vaccination_date":"2017-02-01","condition_raw":"shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)","condition_category":"SIRVA","autism_spectrum_adjacent":0,"outcome":"compensated","award_amount_usd":67080,"decision_date":"2019-12-26","extraction_version":"gemini-v2","extracted_at":"2026-04-30T02:53:58.827741+00:00","number_of_concurrent_vaccines":2,"dose_number":null,"time_to_onset_days":0,"theory_of_causation":"Petitioner Tiffany Dagen, age 44, received influenza and Tdap vaccines on February 1, 2017, in her left shoulder. She alleged a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA). The respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that the claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA, including onset of pain within 48 hours, pain limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explaining the symptoms. The public decision does not detail the specific mechanism of causation beyond the general Table criteria for SIRVA. The case proceeded to damages, with Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran awarding $65,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,080.14 for unreimbursable medical expenses, for a total award of $67,080.14. The decision was issued on December 26, 2019. Petitioner was represented by Bridget Candace McCullough and respondent by Christine Mary Becer.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2018-03-26","case_summary":"Tiffany Dagen filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 26, 2018, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza (flu) vaccine and a tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine on February 1, 2017. Ms. Dagen, who was 44 years old at the time of vaccination, reported experiencing severe pain and limited arm movement within hours of receiving the injections. Her condition persisted for several months, impacting her daily activities, sleep, and recreational pursuits. She underwent various treatments, including physical therapy, prednisone, and steroid injections. The respondent conceded entitlement to compensation, agreeing that Ms. Dagen's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and that she had no prior condition that would explain her symptoms. The case then proceeded to determine damages. Ms. Dagen sought $82,080.14, comprising $80,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,080.14 for unreimbursable medical expenses. The respondent argued for an award of $57,500.00 for pain and suffering, plus the agreed-upon medical expenses. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a decision on December 26, 2019, awarding Ms. Dagen a total of $67,080.14. This award included $65,000.00 for actual pain and suffering and $2,080.14 for unreimbursable medical expenses. The decision noted that Ms. Dagen's injury course and duration aligned with SIRVA cases that received below-median awards for pain and suffering. The initial ruling on entitlement was issued by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey on April 1, 2019, conceding entitlement based on the respondent's report. Petitioner was represented by Bridget Candace McCullough of Muller Brazil, LLP, and the respondent was represented by Christine Mary Becer of the U.S. Department of Justice.","is_minor_inferred":0,"is_pediatric_broad":0,"special_master":"Nora Beth Dorsey","petitioner_identifier_original":null,"caption_petitioner_name":"Tiffany Dagen","petitioner_attorney_name":"Bridget Candace McCullough","petitioner_attorney_firm":"Muller Brazil, LLP","petitioner_attorney_location":"Dresher, PA","adjudicator_name":null,"caption_people_backfilled_at":"2026-05-05 23:45:21","attorney_canonical_keys":"|bridget-mccullough|","firm_canonical_key":"muller-brazil","package_title":"DAGEN v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","canonical_url":"https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00442","plain_text_url":"https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00442.txt","json_url":"https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00442.json","source_documents":[{"granule_id":"USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00442-0","title":"DAGEN v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","docket_text":"PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 04/01/2019) regarding 24 Ruling on Entitlement ( Signed by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. )(mpj) Service on parties made.","date_issued":"2019-05-29","pdf_url":"https://api.govinfo.gov/packages/USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00442/granules/USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00442-0/pdf","pdf_bytes":218292,"triage_decision":"keep","triage_reason":"docketText matches keep keyword 'ruling on entitlement'","download_status":"ok","registry_pdf_url":"https://vicp-registry.org/pdf/USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00442/USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00442-0"},{"granule_id":"USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00442-1","title":"DAGEN v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","docket_text":"PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 11/06/2019) regarding 33 DECISION of Special Master Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ypb) Service on parties made.","date_issued":"2019-12-26","pdf_url":"https://api.govinfo.gov/packages/USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00442/granules/USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00442-1/pdf","pdf_bytes":284167,"triage_decision":"keep","triage_reason":"docketText matches keep keyword 'decision of special master'","download_status":"ok","registry_pdf_url":"https://vicp-registry.org/pdf/USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00442/USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00442-1"},{"granule_id":"USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00442-2","title":"DAGEN v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","docket_text":"PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 01/14/2020) regarding 40 DECISION of Special Master - Fees Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made. (Main Document 43 replaced on 2/18/2020 to remove previous header) (sw).","date_issued":"2020-02-18","pdf_url":null,"pdf_bytes":null,"triage_decision":"skip","triage_reason":"fees-only decision (attorney compensation)","download_status":"skipped"}]}