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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-01029
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-01029
Petitioner: Natalie Litrun
Filed: 2021-02-24
Decided: 2021-09-20
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2017-09-19
Condition: Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 67500

AI-assisted case summary:
Natalie Litrun filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 17, 2019, alleging a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccine administered on September 19, 2017. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on February 23, 2021, conceding that Petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with a SIRVA injury as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table and that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on this concession, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement on February 24, 2021, finding Petitioner eligible for compensation. Subsequently, on August 19, 2021, the parties filed a proffer on the award of damages. The respondent proposed an award of $67,500.00 for all damages, including pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to. Chief Special Master Corcoran accepted this proffer and issued a decision on September 20, 2021, awarding Natalie Litrun a lump sum payment of $67,500.00, payable by check to Petitioner. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical examinations, diagnostic tests, or treatments. Petitioner was represented by Paul R. Brazil of Muller Brazil, LLP, and Respondent was represented by Jennifer Leigh Reynaud of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Theory of causation field:
Petitioner Natalie Litrun alleged a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on September 19, 2017. The Respondent conceded that the alleged injury was consistent with a SIRVA injury as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table and that Petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months. This concession led to a ruling on entitlement by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran on February 24, 2021. A subsequent proffer on award of damages, filed by Respondent on August 19, 2021, proposed a lump sum payment of $67,500.00 for all damages, including pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to. Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision on September 20, 2021, awarding the $67,500.00 lump sum. The public text does not detail the specific mechanism of injury or name any medical experts. Petitioner was represented by Paul R. Brazil and Respondent by Jennifer L. Reynaud.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-01029-0
Date issued/filed: 2021-03-29
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 02/24/2021) 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-01029-UNJ Document 24 Filed 03/29/21 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 19-1029V
UNPUBLISHED
NATALIE LITRUN, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: February 24, 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)
Paul R. Brazil, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner.
Jennifer Leigh Reynaud, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On July 17, 2019, Natalie Litrun 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”) vaccination administered on
September 19, 2017. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit
of the Office of Special Masters.
On February 23, 2021, 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 “believes that [P]etitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with a
SIRVA injury, as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table. Id. at 4. Respondent further agrees
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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that “[P]etitioner suffered the residual effects of her condition 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_19-vv-01029-1
Date issued/filed: 2021-09-20
Pages: 4
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 08/21/2021) regarding 26 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:19-vv-01029-UNJ Document 33 Filed 09/20/21 Page 1 of 4
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 19-1029V
UNPUBLISHED
NATALIE LITRUN, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: August 21, 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)
Paul R. Brazil, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner.
Jennifer Leigh Reynaud, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On July 17, 2019, Natalie Litrun 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 administered on
September 19, 2017. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit
of the Office of Special Masters.
On February 24, 2021, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner
entitled to compensation for SIRVA. On August 19, 2021, Respondent filed a proffer on
award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $67,500.00.
Proffer at 2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the
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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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 $67,500.00 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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IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
NATALIE LITRUN,
Petitioner, No. 19-1029V
v. Chief Special Master Corcoran
ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
PROFFER ON AWARD OF DAMAGES
On July 17, 2019, Natalie Litrun (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation
(“Petition”) under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -
34 (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”), as amended. Petitioner alleges that she suffered a left Shoulder
Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from an influenza (“flu”)
vaccination administered on September 19, 2017. Petition at Preamble. Respondent conceded
that petitioner’s alleged injury satisfies the criteria of the Vaccine Injury Table, and therefore
conceded petitioner’s entitlement to compensation in his Rule 4(c) Report filed on February 23,
2021. ECF No. 20. Based on Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report the Court found petitioner entitled
to compensation on February 24, 2021. ECF No. 21.
I. Item of Compensation
Pain and Suffering
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $67,500.00 in actual and projected
pain and suffering. This amount reflects that any award for projected pain and suffering has
been reduced to net present value. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees.
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II. Form of the Award
Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made
through a lump sum payment of $67,500.00, in the form of a check made payable to petitioner. 1
This lump sum payment represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be
entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees.
Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case.
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
LARA ENGLUND
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
s/Jennifer L. Reynaud
JENNIFER L. REYNAUD
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) 305-1586
Date: August 19, 2021 Jennifer.L.Reynaud@usdoj.gov
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.
2