VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-01164 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-01164 Petitioner: Bonni Jean Arnold Filed: 2020-12-02 Decided: 2021-02-01 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2015-10-23 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 65000 AI-assisted case summary: Bonni Jean Arnold filed a petition on December 2, 2020, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Petitioner alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 23, 2015. Respondent denied that Petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injuries. The parties subsequently filed a joint stipulation on December 2, 2020, agreeing that compensation should be awarded. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found the stipulation to be reasonable and adopted it as the court's decision. Bonni Jean Arnold was awarded a lump sum of $65,000 as compensation for all items of damages. The decision was issued on February 1, 2021. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical examinations, diagnostic tests, or treatments. Petitioner was represented by Shealene Priscilla Mancuso of Muller Brazil, LLP, and Respondent was represented by Claudia Barnes Gangi of the U.S. Department of Justice. Theory of causation field: Petitioner Bonni Jean Arnold alleged a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccine on October 23, 2015. Respondent denied a SIRVA Table injury or vaccine causation. The parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to compensation. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding a lump sum of $65,000 for all damages. The theory of causation was based on the "Table" for SIRVA. The public decision does not detail specific medical experts, clinical findings, or the mechanism of injury beyond the general classification of SIRVA. The award was made via joint stipulation. Decision Date: February 1, 2021. Petitioner's Counsel: Shealene Priscilla Mancuso. Respondent's Counsel: Claudia Barnes Gangi. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-01164-0 Date issued/filed: 2021-02-01 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 12/03/2020) regarding 50 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:18-vv-01164-UNJ Document 55 Filed 02/01/21 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 18-1164V UNPUBLISHED BONNI JEAN ARNOLD, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: December 2, 2020 v. Special Processing Unit (SPU); Joint SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Stipulation on Damages; Influenza HUMAN SERVICES, (Flu) Vaccine; Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration Respondent. (SIRVA) Shealene Priscilla Mancuso, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Claudia Barnes Gangi, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On August 9, 2018, Bonni Jean Arnold 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 that was administered on October 23, 2015. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed on December 2, 2020, ¶¶ 2, 4. Petitioner further alleges she received the vaccine in the United States, that she experienced the residual effects of her condition for more than six months, and that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages as a result of her alleged condition. Petition at 1, 5-6; Stipulation at ¶¶ 3-5. “Respondent denies that [P]etitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the vaccine caused [P]etitioner’s alleged shoulder injuries, or any other injury; and denies that her current condition is a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. 1 Because this unpublished decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action in this case, I am 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). 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, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 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). Case 1:18-vv-01164-UNJ Document 55 Filed 02/01/21 Page 2 of 7 Nevertheless, on December 2, 2020, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation, stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the stipulation reasonable and adopt it as my decision awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following compensation: A lump sum of $65,000 in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. Stipulation at ¶ 8. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages that would be available under Section 15(a). Id. I approve the requested amount for Petitioner’s compensation. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, 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. 2 Case 1:18-vv-01164-UNJ Document 55 Filed 02/01/21 Page 3 of 7 Case 1:18-vv-01164-UNJ Document 55 Filed 02/01/21 Page 4 of 7 Case 1:18-vv-01164-UNJ Document 55 Filed 02/01/21 Page 5 of 7 Case 1:18-vv-01164-UNJ Document 55 Filed 02/01/21 Page 6 of 7 Case 1:18-vv-01164-UNJ Document 55 Filed 02/01/21 Page 7 of 7