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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-00680
Petitioner: Felix Willis
Filed: 2019-05-08
Decided: 2022-03-01
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2018-03-26
Condition: left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 42000

AI-assisted case summary:
Felix Willis filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 8, 2019, alleging he suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on March 26, 2018. He further alleged that his symptoms persisted for more than six months. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. Respondent filed an amended Rule 4(c) report on December 15, 2021, stating that they did not contest entitlement to compensation, given the petitioner's expert report. Based on the record and respondent's concession, a ruling on entitlement was issued on December 15, 2021, finding Felix Willis entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on January 24, 2022, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $42,000.00, which petitioner agreed to. The court issued a decision awarding Felix Willis a lump sum payment of $42,000.00 on March 1, 2022, representing compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a).

Theory of causation field:
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Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-00680-0
Date issued/filed: 2022-01-19
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 12/15/2021) regarding 34 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:19-vv-00680-UNJ Document 36 Filed 01/19/22 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 19-0680V
UNPUBLISHED
FELIX WILLIS, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: December 15, 2021
v.
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Ruling on Entitlement; Concession;
HUMAN SERVICES, Table Injury; Influenza (Flu) Vaccine;
Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine
Respondent. Administration (SIRVA)
Jerome A. Konkel, Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C., Milwaukee, WI, for Petitioner.
Claudia Barnes Gangi, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On May 8, 2019, Felix Willis 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 he suffered from a left shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (“SIRVA”) following his receipt of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine on March 26,
2018. Petition at 1, 5. Petitioner further alleges that he experienced the symptoms of his
injury for more than six months. Petition at 6. The case was assigned to the Special
Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On December 15, 2021, Respondent filed an Amended Rule 4(c) report in which
he states that he does not contest that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case.
Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1. Specifically, Respondent states:
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 section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. §
300aa (2012).

Case 1:19-vv-00680-UNJ Document 36 Filed 01/19/22 Page 2 of 2
In this case, respondent maintains that petitioner has not met his
burden of proof under the Vaccine Act, for the reasons set forth in
his initial Rule 4(c) Report. See ECF No. 22 at 4-7. However, in
light of petitioner’s expert report, respondent no longer wishes to
defend against petitioner’s entitlement claim before the Office of
Special Masters and requests a ruling on the record regarding
petitioner’s entitlement to compensation
Id. at 5.
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_19-vv-00680-1
Date issued/filed: 2022-03-01
Pages: 4
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 01/24/2022) regarding 39 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:19-vv-00680-UNJ Document 43 Filed 03/01/22 Page 1 of 4
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 19-0680V
UNPUBLISHED
FELIX WILLIS, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: January 24, 2022
v.
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Damages Decision Based on Proffer;
HUMAN SERVICES, Influenza (Flu) Vaccine; Shoulder
Injury Related to Vaccine
Respondent. Administration (SIRVA)
Jerome A. Konkel, Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C., Milwaukee, WI, for Petitioner.
Claudia Barnes Gangi, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On May 8, 2019, Felix Willis 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 he suffered from a left shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (“SIRVA”) following his receipt of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine on March
26, 2018. Petition at 1, 5. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the
Office of Special Masters.
On December 15, 2021, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner
entitled to compensation for SIRVA. On January 24, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on
award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $42,000.00.
Proffer at 1. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the
proffered award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an
award as stated in the Proffer.
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 section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. §
300aa (2012).

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Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump
sum payment of $42,000.00, in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. This
amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under Section
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 1:19-vv-00680-UNJ Document 43 Filed 03/01/22 Page 3 of 4
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
_________________________________________
)
FELIX WILLIS, )
)
Petitioner, )
) No. 19-680V
v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran
) ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND )
HUMAN SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
__________________________________________)
PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On December 15, 2021, Respondent filed an Amended Rule 4(c) report stating that he
does not contest that petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. ECF No. 33. That same
day, the Court issued a Ruling on Entitlement, finding that petitioner is entitled to compensation.
ECF No. 34.
I. Items of Compensation
Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded
$42,000.00, which represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be entitled
under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).1 Petitioner agrees.
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 of $42,000.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. 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
medical expenses, future lost earnings, and future pain and suffering.

Case 1:19-vv-00680-UNJ Document 43 Filed 03/01/22 Page 4 of 4
Respectfully submitted,
BRIAN M. BOYNTON
Acting Assistant Attorney General
C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO
Acting Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
DARRYL R. WISHARD
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
/s/ Claudia B. Gangi
CLAUDIA B. GANGI
Senior 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) 616-4138
Email: claudia.gangi@usdoj.gov
Dated: January 24, 2022
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