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The respondent conceded that the petitioner satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for a SIRVA Table injury. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on July 28, 2020, finding the petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties stipulated to an award. Respondent filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation on March 5, 2021, recommending an award of $90,071.00, consisting of $90,000.00 for pain and suffering and $71.00 for past unreimbursable expenses. The petitioner agreed to this award. Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Decision Awarding Damages on March 8, 2021, awarding the lump sum of $90,071.00 to Nigel Jackson. Petitioner was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant, and respondent was represented by Ida Nassar.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2019-04-16","case_summary":"Nigel Jackson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on April 16, 2019, alleging a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) following a meningococcal vaccine administered on April 5, 2018. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on July 24, 2020, conceding that Mr. Jackson met the criteria for a SIRVA Table injury and was entitled to compensation. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on July 28, 2020, finding Mr. Jackson entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 5, 2021, the respondent filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation. The proffer indicated that Mr. Jackson agreed with a proposed award of $90,071.00, which included $90,000.00 for pain and suffering and $71.00 for past unreimbursable expenses. Mr. Jackson, an adult, agreed with this proffered award. Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision on March 8, 2021, awarding Mr. Jackson a lump sum payment of $90,071.00, payable by check to Mr. Jackson. The decision was made based on the stipulation and proffer between the parties. Petitioner was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant of the Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, and respondent was represented by Ida Nassar of the U.S. Department of Justice.","is_minor_inferred":0,"is_pediatric_broad":0,"special_master":"Brian H. Corcoran","petitioner_identifier_original":null,"caption_petitioner_name":"Nigel Jackson","petitioner_attorney_name":"Leah VaSahnja Durant","petitioner_attorney_firm":"Law Offices of Leah V. 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