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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-00975
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-00975
Petitioner: Jennifer Panattoni
Filed: 2020-12-14
Decided: 2021-03-03
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2017-11-07
Condition: Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 45388

AI-assisted case summary:
Jennifer Panattoni filed a petition for compensation on December 14, 2020, alleging that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of her November 7, 2017 influenza vaccination. The respondent conceded entitlement, stating that Petitioner met the criteria for a Table injury, including no relevant prior history of shoulder issues, onset of pain and reduced range of motion within 48 hours of vaccination, symptoms limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other identified condition explaining the symptoms. A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 14, 2020, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on January 15, 2021, the respondent proffered an award of $45,388.02, comprising $45,000.00 for pain and suffering and $388.02 for unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner, identified as a competent adult, agreed with the proffered award. A decision awarding damages was issued on March 3, 2021, granting the lump sum payment of $45,388.02.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-00975-0
Date issued/filed: 2021-02-05
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 12/14/2020) regarding 21 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:19-vv-00975-UNJ Document 29 Filed 02/05/21 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 19-975V
UNPUBLISHED
JENNIFER PANATTONI, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: December 14, 2020
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)
Bridget Candace McCullough, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for petitioner.
Lynn Christina Schlie, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On July 6, 2019, Jennifer Panattoni 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 that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to
Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of her November 7, 2017 influenza (“flu”)
vaccination. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the
Office of Special Masters.
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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On December 10, 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, 4. Specifically, Respondent indicates that
[m]edical personnel at the Division of Injury Compensation Programs,
Department of Health and Human Services (“DICP”) have reviewed the
petition and medical records filed in this case. It is respondent’s position that
petitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table
(“Table”) and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation (“QAI”). That is,
petitioner had no relevant history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction in her
left shoulder; her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48
hours of receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; her symptoms were limited
to the shoulder in which the vaccine was administered; and no other
condition or abnormality was identified to explain her symptoms.
Id. at 4 (citing 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a), (c)(10)).
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-00975-1
Date issued/filed: 2021-03-03
Pages: 4
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 01/19/2021) regarding 25 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:19-vv-00975-UNJ Document 30 Filed 03/03/21 Page 1 of 4
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 19-975V
UNPUBLISHED
JENNIFER PANATTONI, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: January 19, 2021
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)
Bridget Candace McCullough, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for petitioner.
Lynn Christina Schlie, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On July 6, 2019, Jennifer Panattoni 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”), a “Table” injury, as a result of her November 7, 2017 influenza
(“flu”) vaccination. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of
the Office of Special Masters.
On December 14, 2020, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner
entitled to compensation for SIRVA. On January 15, 2021, Respondent filed a proffer on
award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $45,388.02.
The award is comprised of the following: $45,000.00 for pain and suffering and $388.02
for unreimbursable out of pocket expenses. Proffer at 1. In the Proffer, Respondent
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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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.
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump
sum payment of $45,388.02 (comprised of $45,000.00 for pain and suffering and
$388.02 for unreimbursable 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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IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
__________________________________________
)
JENNIFER PANATTONI, )
)
Petitioner, )
) No. 19-975V (ECF)
v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran
)
SECRETARY OF HEALTH )
AND HUMAN SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
__________________________________________)
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On December 10, 2020, respondent conceded that entitlement to compensation was
appropriate under the terms of the Vaccine Act. ECF No. 19. Thereafter, on December 14,
2020, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement, finding that petitioner was
entitled to vaccine compensation for her Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration
(“SIRVA”). ECF No. 21.
I. Items of Compensation
Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded
$45,388.02. The award is comprised of the following: $45,000.00 for pain and suffering and
$388.02 for unreimbursable out of pocket expenses. This amount represents all elements of
compensation to which petitioner would be entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner
agrees.
II. Form of the Award
The parties recommend that compensation provided to petitioner should be made through
a lump sum payment of $45,388.02, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. Petitioner

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agrees.
Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case.
Respectfully submitted,
JENNIFER B. DICKEY
Acting Assistant Attorney General
C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO
Acting Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Acting Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
ALEXIS B. BABCOCK
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
/s/ LYNN C. SCHLIE
Lynn C. Schlie
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) 616-3667
Fax: (202) 616-4310
Dated: January 15, 2021