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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-01100
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-01100
Petitioner: Barbara Hill
Filed: 2019-07-30
Decided: 2021-03-04
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2016-10-14
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 90000

AI-assisted case summary:
Barbara Hill filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on October 14, 2016. The respondent conceded that Ms. Hill was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her condition met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for SIRVA. Specifically, the respondent noted that Ms. Hill had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, her symptoms were limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explained her symptoms. Following the ruling on entitlement, the parties stipulated to an award. The respondent proffered an award of $90,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms. Hill accepted. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms. Hill a lump sum payment of $90,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-01100-0
Date issued/filed: 2021-02-05
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 12/14/2020) regarding 25 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:19-vv-01100-UNJ Document 30 Filed 02/05/21 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 19-1100V
UNPUBLISHED
BARBARA HILL, 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)
Ryan C. Johnsen, HoganWillig, PLLC, Amherst, NY, for Petitioner.
Julia Marter Collison, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On July 30, 2019, Barbara Hill 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 “significant pain in her left shoulder bursitis”
as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination administered on October 14, 2016. Petition
at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special
Masters.
On December 11, 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 states that “[P]etitioner has satisfied the criteria set
forth in the Vaccine Injury Table (“Table”) and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation
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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(“QAI”) for a [SIRVA]; [P]etitioner has no 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 5-6.
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-01100-1
Date issued/filed: 2021-03-04
Pages: 4
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 01/22/2021) regarding 29 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 19-1100V
UNPUBLISHED
BARBARA HILL, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: January 22, 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)
Ryan C. Johnsen, HoganWillig, PLLC, Amherst, NY, for Petitioner.
Julia Marter Collison, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On July 30, 2019, Barbara Hill 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
October 14, 2016. 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 21, 2021, Respondent filed a proffer on
award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $90,000.00.
Proffer at 1. 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 $90,000.00 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.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
BARBARA HILL,
Petitioner, No. 19-1100V
Chief Special Master Corcoran
v. ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On July 30, 2019, Barbara Hill (“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 “shoulder injury
related to vaccine administration” as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered to her
on October 14, 2016. On December 11, 2020, respondent filed his Vaccine Rule 4(c) report,
recommending that compensation be awarded. On December 14, 2020, the Chief Special Master
issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation.
I. Items of Compensation
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $90,000.00 in pain and suffering
damages. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). 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 as described below and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and

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the Court’s judgment award the following1: a lump sum payment of $90,000.00, representing
compensation for all elements of economic and noneconomic damages, in the form of a check
payable to petitioner, Barbara Hill.
III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment
Lump sum payable to petitioner, Barbara Hill: $90,000.00
Respectfully submitted,
BRIAN BOYNTON
Acting Assistant Attorney General
C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO
Acting Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Acting Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
DARRYL R. WISHARD
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
/s/ Julia M. Collison
JULIA M. COLLISON
Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044-0146
Tel: (202) 305-0102
Dated: January 21, 2021
1 Should petitioner die prior to entry of judgment, the parties reserve the right to move the
Court for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future lost
earnings and future pain and suffering.
2