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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00740
Petitioner: Staci McTeigue
Filed: 2018-05-24
Decided: 2019-11-12
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2016-11-15
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 123783

AI-assisted case summary:
Staci McTeigue filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on November 15, 2016. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. On April 10, 2019, respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that she met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation. Specifically, respondent noted that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, and no other condition explained her symptoms. A ruling on entitlement was issued on April 11, 2019, finding her entitled to compensation. On August 21, 2019, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $123,783.72, which included $115,000.00 for pain and suffering and $8,783.72 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The decision dated November 12, 2019, awarded petitioner the stipulated lump sum of $123,783.72.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00740-0
Date issued/filed: 2019-06-21
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 04/11/2019) regarding 21 Ruling on Entitlement ( Signed by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. )(mpj) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:18-vv-00740-UNJ Document 27 Filed 06/21/19 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 18-0740V
Filed: April 11, 2019
UNPUBLISHED
STACI MCTEIGUE,
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.
Maximillian J. Muller, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for petitioner.
Julia Marter Collison, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
Dorsey, Chief Special Master:
On May 24, 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 vaccine received on November 15,
2016. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office
of Special Masters.
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. 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 April 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
at 1. Respondent agrees that petitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine
Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation. Id. at 3-4. Specifically,
respondent agrees that petitioner had no history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction in
her left shoulder; her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of an
intramuscular vaccination; and no other condition or abnormality was identified to
explain her symptoms. 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_18-vv-00740-1
Date issued/filed: 2019-11-12
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 08/21/2019) regarding 32 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. (ypb) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:18-vv-00740-UNJ Document 40 Filed 11/12/19 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 18-0740V
Filed: August 21, 2019
UNPUBLISHED
STACI MCTEIGUE,
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.
Maximillian J. Muller, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for petitioner.
Julia Marter Collison, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
Dorsey, Chief Special Master:
On May 24, 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 vaccine received on November 15,
2016. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office
of Special Masters.
On April 11, 2019, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding petitioner entitled to
compensation for her SIRVA. On August 21, 2019, respondent filed a proffer on award
of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating petitioner should be awarded $123,783.72
(representing $115,000.00 for pain and suffering and $8,783.72 for past unreimbursable
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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expenses). Proffer at 2. 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 $123,783.72 (representing $115,000.00 for pain
and suffering and $8,783.72 for past unreimbursable expenses) in the form of a
check payable to petitioner, Staci McTeigue. 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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Case 1:18-vv-00740-UNJ Document 40 Filed 11/12/19 Page 3 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
)
STACI McTEIGUE, )
)
Petitioner, )
) No. 18-740V
v. ) Chief Special Master Dorsey
) ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN )
SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
)
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On May 24, 2018, Staci McTeigue (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under
the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (“Vaccine Act”
or “Act”), alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration
(“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered to her on November 15, 2016.
On June 29, 2019, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner
entitled to compensation.
I. Items of Compensation
A. Pain and Suffering
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $115,000.00 in actual and
projected pain and suffering. This amount reflects that the award for projected pain and
suffering has been reduced to net present value. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner
agrees.

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B. Unreimbursable Expenses
Evidence supplied by petitioner documents petitioner’s unreimbursable expenses as a
result of her vaccine injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded
unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $8,783.72, as provided under the Vaccine Act, 42
U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees.
II. Form of the Award
Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case.
Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a
lump sum payment as described below and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and
the Court’s judgment award the following1: a lump sum payment of $123,783.72, representing
compensation for pain and suffering ($115,000.00), and past unreimbursable expenses
($8,783.72), in the form of a check payable to petitioner, Staci McTeigue.
III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment
Lump sum payable to petitioner, Staci McTeigue: $123,783.72
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
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 lost
earnings and future pain and suffering.
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Case 1:18-vv-00740-UNJ Document 40 Filed 11/12/19 Page 5 of 5
GABRIELLE M. FIELDING
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
/s/ Julia M. Collison
JULIA M. COLLISON
Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044-0146
Tel: (202) 305-0102
Dated: August 21, 2019
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