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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-01374
Petitioner: Ennetta Jeans
Filed: 2019-09-10
Decided: 2021-07-19
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2018-09-20
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 70200

AI-assisted case summary:
Ennetta Jeans filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on September 20, 2018. The respondent conceded that Ms. Jeans was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her case met the criteria for a SIRVA Table injury. Specifically, the respondent noted that she had no prior history of shoulder pain, her pain began within 48 hours of vaccination, and the symptoms were limited to the injected shoulder. The case proceeded as a Table claim, and the parties stipulated to the damages. On July 19, 2021, the court awarded Ms. Jeans a total of $70,200.00. This amount included $69,635.00 for pain and suffering and $565.00 for past unreimbursable expenses, representing all elements of compensation to which she was entitled.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-01374-0
Date issued/filed: 2021-05-26
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 04/26/2021) regarding 28 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:19-vv-01374-UNJ Document 30 Filed 05/26/21 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 19-1374V
UNPUBLISHED
ENNETTA JEANS, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: April 26, 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)
Jessica Olins, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for petitioner.
Ronalda Elnetta Kosh, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On September 10, 2019, Ennetta Jeans 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 suffered shoulder injuries related to vaccine
administration as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on September 20, 2018.
Petition at 1, 3-4. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of
Special Masters.
On April 2, 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 determined that “[P]etitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in
the Vaccine Injury Table (Table) and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation, which
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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affords [P]etitioner the presumption of causation because [P]etitioner had no history of
pain, inflammation or dysfunction in her left shoulder; her pain occurred within 48 hours
of receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; her pain and reduced range of motion 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. Respondent further agrees
that “[t]he scope of damages to be awarded is limited to petitioner’s left 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-01374-1
Date issued/filed: 2021-07-19
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 06/16/2021) regarding 32 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:19-vv-01374-UNJ Document 33 Filed 07/19/21 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 19-1374V
UNPUBLISHED
ENNETTA JEANS, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: June 16, 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)
Jessica Olins, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for petitioner.
Ronalda Elnetta Kosh, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On September 10, 2019, Ennetta Jeans 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 left shoulder injuries related to vaccine
administration (SIRVA) resulting from adverse effects of an influenza vaccination she
received on September 20, 2018. Petition at 1, 4. Petitioner further alleges that she had
no history of pain, inflammation or dysfunction of the left shoulder prior to influenza
vaccination, her left shoulder pain began immediately after receiving the vaccination, her
pain and reduced range of motion are limited to her left shoulder where her vaccination
was administered, there is no other condition or abnormality present that would explain
her symptoms, her injuries have lasted more than six months, and neither she, nor any
other party, has ever brought an action for her vaccine-related injuries. Petition at 4. The
case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
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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On April 26, 2021, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to
compensation for SIRVA. On June 16, 2021, Respondent filed a proffer on award of
compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $70,200.00. Proffer at
2. 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.
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump
sum payment of $70,200.00 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
____________________________________
)
ENNETTA JEANS, )
)
)
Petitioner, )
) No. 19-1374V
v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran
) ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND )
HUMAN SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
____________________________________)
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On September 10, 2019, Ennetta Jeans (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation
(“Petition”) under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”).
See 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 et seq. Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to
vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine intramuscularly
administered in her left shoulder on September 20, 2018. See Petition at 1. On April 2, 2021,
the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating
that this case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Act for a SIRVA Table
injury, and on April 26, 2021, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding
petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 28; ECF No. 30.
I. Items of Compensation
A. Pain and Suffering
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $69,635.00 in pain and suffering.
See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees.

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B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses
Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred past unreimbursable
expenses related to her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be
awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $565.00. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-
15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees.
These amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled
under 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
the Court’s judgment award the following1: a lump sum payment of $70,200.00, in the form of a
check payable to petitioner.
III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment
Lump sum payable to petitioner, Ennetta Jeans: $70,200.00
Respectfully submitted,
BRIAN M. 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
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.

Case 1:19-vv-01374-UNJ Document 33 Filed 07/19/21 Page 5 of 5
ALEXIS B. BABCOCK
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
s/ Ronalda E. Kosh
RONALDA E. KOSH
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) 616-4476
Email: ronalda.kosh@usdoj.gov
DATED: June 16, 2021