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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-01079
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-01079
Petitioner: Angeline Fletcher
Filed: 2019-07-25
Decided: 2020-11-24
Vaccine: Tdap
Vaccination date: 2016-07-27
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 80000

AI-assisted case summary:
Angeline Fletcher filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 25, 2019, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) on July 27, 2016, after receiving a Tdap vaccination. The respondent conceded that Ms. Fletcher is entitled to compensation, determining that her condition met the criteria for a Table injury, specifically SIRVA. The respondent noted that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, her symptoms occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, were limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explained her symptoms. A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 21, 2020, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on November 24, 2020, a decision awarding damages was issued. Based on a joint report and proffer, Ms. Fletcher was awarded a lump sum payment of $80,000.00 for all damages available under the program.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-01079-0
Date issued/filed: 2020-11-20
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 10/21/2020) regarding 27 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:19-vv-01079-UNJ Document 38 Filed 11/20/20 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 19-1079V
UNPUBLISHED
ANGELINE FLETCHER, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: October 21, 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)
John Robert Howie, Howie Law, PC, Dallas, TX, for petitioner.
Lynn Christina Schlie, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On July 25, 2019, Angeline Fletcher filed a petition2 for compensation under the
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.3 (the
“Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that that she suffered a shoulder injury related to
vaccine administration (SIRVA) on July 27, 2016 after receiving a Tdap vaccination.
Amended 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 Petitioner filed an amended petition on June 18, 2020.
3 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).

Case 1:19-vv-01079-UNJ Document 38 Filed 11/20/20 Page 2 of 2
On October 19, 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 “determined that [P]etitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth
in the Vaccine Injury Table (‘Table’) and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation
(‘QAI’). That is, [P]etitioner had no relevant history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction
in her right 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 4-5 (citations omitted). Respondent further agrees that
“[t]he scope of damages to be awarded is limited to petitioner’s SIRVA and its related
sequelae only.” 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-01079-1
Date issued/filed: 2020-11-24
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 10/21/2020) regarding 28 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:19-vv-01079-UNJ Document 39 Filed 11/24/20 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 19-1079V
UNPUBLISHED
ANGELINE FLETCHER, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: October 21, 2020
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)
John Robert Howie, Howie Law, PC, Dallas, TX, for petitioner.
Lynn Christina Schlie, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On July 25, 2019, Angeline Fletcher filed a petition2 for compensation under the
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.3 (the
“Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges she suffered a SIRVA on July 27, 2016 after receiving
a Tdap vaccination. Amended Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special
Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On October 19, 2020, Respondent filed a joint Rule 4(c) report and proffer on
award of compensation (“Proffer”). On October 21, 2020, a ruling on entitlement was
issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for SIRVA. The October 19, 2020
Proffer indicated that Petitioner should be awarded $80,000.00. Proffer at 5. 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 Petitioner filed an amended petition on June 18, 2020.
3 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).

Case 1:19-vv-01079-UNJ Document 39 Filed 11/24/20 Page 2 of 2
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.
Pursuant to the terms stated in the Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum
payment of $80,000.00 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.4
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Brian H. Corcoran
Brian H. Corcoran
Chief Special Master
4 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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