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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-01054
Petitioner: Yvonne Wilson
Filed: 2018-07-18
Decided: 2019-12-05
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2016-10-13
Condition: right shoulder injury
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 50000

AI-assisted case summary:
Yvonne Wilson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 18, 2018, alleging she suffered a right shoulder injury as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 13, 2016. The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on September 26, 2019, conceding that petitioner's claim met the Table criteria for Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) and that she satisfied the statutory severity requirement by suffering residual effects for more than six months after vaccination. Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey issued a Ruling on Entitlement on September 30, 2019, finding petitioner entitled to compensation based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record. Subsequently, on October 2, 2019, the respondent filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation, recommending an award of $50,000.00, which petitioner agreed to. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Decision Awarding Damages on December 5, 2019, awarding Yvonne Wilson a lump sum payment of $50,000.00, payable by check to petitioner, representing all elements of compensation available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). The public decision does not describe the specific onset, symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses involved in this case. Petitioner was represented by Shealene Priscilla Mancuso of Muller Brazil, LLP, and respondent was represented by Christine Mary Becer of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Theory of causation field:
Petitioner Yvonne Wilson received an influenza vaccine on October 13, 2016. She alleged a right shoulder injury. The respondent conceded that the claim met the Table criteria for Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) and that the statutory severity requirement was met due to residual effects lasting more than six months. A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on September 30, 2019, by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey, finding entitlement. A Proffer on Award of Compensation was filed on October 2, 2019, by respondent, recommending $50,000.00, which petitioner accepted. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Decision Awarding Damages on December 5, 2019, awarding a $50,000.00 lump sum payment. The specific mechanism of injury, expert testimony, or detailed medical evidence regarding the shoulder injury is not described in the provided public text. The theory of causation is based on the "Table" for SIRVA.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-01054-0
Date issued/filed: 2019-12-04
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 09/30/2019) regarding 30 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:18-vv-01054-UNJ Document 39 Filed 12/04/19 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 18-1054V
Filed: September 30, 2019
UNPUBLISHED
YVONNE WILSON,
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.
Shealene Priscilla Mancuso, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for petitioner.
Christine Mary Becer, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
Dorsey, Chief Special Master:
On July 18, 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 from a right shoulder injury as a result of
receiving the influenza vaccine on October 13, 2016. Petition at 1. The case was
assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On September 26, 2019, respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he
concedes that petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule
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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4(c) Report at 1. Specifically, respondent states that “petitioner’s claim meets the Table
criteria for [shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”)].” Id. at 3.
Respondent further agrees that “petitioner satisfies the statutory severity requirement by
suffering the residual effects or complications of her injury for more than six months
after vaccine administration.” Id. at 4.
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-01054-1
Date issued/filed: 2019-12-05
Pages: 4
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 10/04/2019) regarding 33 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:18-vv-01054-UNJ Document 41 Filed 12/05/19 Page 1 of 4
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 18-1054V
Filed: October 4, 2019
UNPUBLISHED
YVONNE WILSON,
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.
Shealene Priscilla Mancuso, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for petitioner.
Christine Mary Becer, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
Corcoran, Chief Special Master:
On July 18, 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 from a right shoulder injury as a result of
receiving the influenza vaccine on October 13, 2016. Petition at 1. The case was
assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On September 30, 2019, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding petitioner
entitled to compensation for SIRVA. On October 2, 2019, respondent filed a proffer on
award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating petitioner should be awarded $50,000.00.
Proffer at 1. In the Proffer, respondent represented that petitioner agrees with the
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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proffered award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that petitioner is entitled to
an award as stated in the Proffer.
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award petitioner a lump
sum payment of $50,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner, Yvonne
Wilson. 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/Brian H. Corcoran
Brian H. Corcoran
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
____________________________________
)
YVONNE WILSON, )
)
Petitioner, )
) No. 18-1054V
v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran
) ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND )
HUMAN SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
____________________________________)
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On September 26, 2019, respondent filed a Vaccine Rule 4(c) report concluding that
petitioner suffered an injury that is compensable under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury
Act of 1986, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§300aa-10 to -34. Accordingly, on September 30, 2019,
the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement, finding that petitioner was entitled to
vaccine compensation for her Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”).
I. Items of Compensation
Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded
$50,000.00 which 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 medical
expenses, future lost earnings, and future pain and suffering.

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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 $50,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner.
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/Christine Mary Becer
CHRISTINE MARY BECER
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) 616-3665
Date: October 2, 2019
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