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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-01740
Petitioner: Jennifer Wood
Filed: 2018-11-08
Decided: 2021-03-29
Vaccine: Tdap
Vaccination date: 2017-01-23
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 50531

AI-assisted case summary:
Jennifer Wood filed a petition for compensation on November 8, 2018, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a Tdap vaccine she received on January 23, 2017. Her symptoms began within 48 hours of vaccination and lasted for more than six months. Respondent conceded that her alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table and that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 26, 2020, finding her entitled to compensation. On February 23, 2021, Respondent filed a proffer agreeing to an award of $50,531.00, comprised of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $531.00 for past unreimbursed medical expenses. Petitioner, a competent adult, agreed with the proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Jennifer Wood $50,531.00.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-01740-0
Date issued/filed: 2020-11-25
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 10/26/2020) regarding 42 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:18-vv-01740-UNJ Document 44 Filed 11/25/20 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 18-1740V
UNPUBLISHED
JENNIFER WOOD, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: October 26, 2020
v.
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Ruling on Entitlement; Concession;
HUMAN SERVICES, Table Injury; Tetanus Diphtheria
acellular Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine;
Respondent. Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine
Administration (SIRVA)
Bridget Candace McCullough, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for petitioner.
Debra A. Filteau Begley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On November 8, 2018, Jennifer Wood 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 a tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (“Tdap”)
vaccine. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office
of Special Masters.
On October 15, 2020, 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. Specifically, Respondent states that “[P]etitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with
1 Because this unpublished ruling 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 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, 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).

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SIRVA, as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table.” Id. at 4. Respondent further agrees that
Petitioner suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months. Id.
In view of Respondent’s position and the evidence of record, I find that
Petitioner is entitled to compensation.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Brian H. Corcoran
Brian H. Corcoran
Chief Special Master
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DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-01740-1
Date issued/filed: 2021-03-29
Pages: 4
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 02/24/2021) regarding 48 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:18-vv-01740-UNJ Document 51 Filed 03/29/21 Page 1 of 4
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 18-1740V
UNPUBLISHED
JENNIFER WOOD, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: February 24, 2021
v.
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Damages Decision Based on Proffer;
HUMAN SERVICES, Tetanus Diphtheria acellular
Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine; Shoulder
Respondent. Injury Related to Vaccine
Administration (SIRVA)
Bridget Candace McCullough, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner.
Debra A. Filteau Begley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On November 8, 2018, Jennifer Wood 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 a tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (“Tdap”)
vaccine administered on January 23, 2017. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that
her symptoms began within 48 hours of vaccination and lasted for more than six months.
Id. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On October 26, 2020, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled
to compensation for SIRVA. On February 23, 2021, Respondent filed a proffer on award
of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $50,531.00,
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).

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comprised of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $531.00 for past unreimbursed
medical expenses. Proffer at 1-2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner
agrees with the proffered award. Id. at 2. 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 $50,531.00 (comprised of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and
$531.00 for past unreimbursed medical expenses) in the form of a check payable
to Petitioner. 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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Case 1:18-vv-01740-UNJ Document 51 Filed 03/29/21 Page 3 of 4
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
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JENNIFER WOOD, *
*
Petitioner, * No. 18-1740V
* Chief Special Master Corcoran
v. *
*
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND *
HUMAN SERVICES, *
*
Respondent. *
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RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On October 15, 2020, respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report, conceding that petitioner’s
claim meets the Table criteria for a SIRVA injury. On October 26 2020, the Court issued a
Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation under the Vaccine Act.
I. Items of Compensation
Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded
the following, and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment
award:
a. a lump sum payment of $50,000.00, which represents compensation for pain and
suffering, see 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4), and
b. a lump sum payment of $531.00, which represents compensation for past
unreimbursed medical expenses, see 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1).
These amounts represent 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 the entry of judgment, the parties reserve the right to move the
Court for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future pain
and suffering.

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II. Form of the Award
Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case.
Respondent recommends that petitioner be awarded a lump sum payment of $50,531.00, in the
form of a check payable to petitioner. Petitioner agrees.
Respectfully submitted,
BRIAN M. BOYNTON
Acting Assistant Attorney General
C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO
Acting Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Acting Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
DARRYL R. WISHARD
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
/s/ DEBRA A. FILTEAU BEGLEY
DEBRA A. FILTEAU BEGLEY
Senior Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146
Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044-0146
Phone: (202) 616-4181
Dated: February 23, 2021
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