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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-01385
Petitioner: Dilip Thekkoodan
Filed: 2019-09-11
Decided: 2021-11-22
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2018-10-16
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 50000

AI-assisted case summary:
Dilip Thekkoodan filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 11, 2019, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine given on October 16, 2018. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. On February 22, 2021, the Respondent conceded that Mr. Thekkoodan was entitled to compensation, finding that his injury met the criteria for SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table. On March 2, 2021, a ruling on entitlement was issued, granting compensation. Subsequently, on October 12, 2021, the Respondent filed a proffer on an award of compensation, which Mr. Thekkoodan agreed to. The decision on damages, issued on November 22, 2021, awarded Mr. Thekkoodan a lump sum payment of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering. Mr. Thekkoodan is a competent adult, and no guardianship was required.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-01385-0
Date issued/filed: 2021-04-01
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 03/02/2021) 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-01385-UNJ Document 30 Filed 04/01/21 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 19-1385V
UNPUBLISHED
DILIP THEKKOODAN, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: March 2, 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)
Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for
petitioner.
Ronalda Elnetta Kosh, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On September 11, 2019, Dilip Thekkoodan 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 he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered on
October 16, 2018. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of
the Office of Special Masters.
On February 22, 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 concludes that Petitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in
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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the Vaccine Injury Table (“Table”) and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation (“QAI”)
for SIRVA. Id. at 3-4.
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-01385-1
Date issued/filed: 2021-11-22
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 10/12/2021) regarding 40 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:19-vv-01385-UNJ Document 44 Filed 11/22/21 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 19-1385V
UNPUBLISHED
DILIP THEKKOODAN, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner,
v. Filed: October 12, 2021
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Special Processing Unit (SPU);
HUMAN SERVICES, Damages Decision on Proffer;
Concession; Table Injury; Influenza
Respondent. (Flu); Shoulder Injury Related to
Vaccine Administration (SIRVA).
Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for
Petitioner.
Ronalda Elnetta Kosh, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION ON DAMAGES1
On September 11, 2019, Dilip Thekkoodan 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 he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered on
October 16, 2018. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of
the Office of Special Masters.
1 Because this unpublished opinion 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 opinion 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 section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. §
300aa (2012).

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On March 2, 2021, I issued a ruling that Petitioner was entitled to compensation
for his SIRVA. ECF No. 27. On October 12, 2021, Respondent filed a proffer on an award
of compensation, to which Petitioner agrees. ECF No. 39 (attached hereto as Exhibit A).
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 $50,000.00 for pain and suffering. 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
____________________________________
)
DILIP THEKKOODAN, )
)
)
Petitioner, )
) No. 19-1385V
v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran
) ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND )
HUMAN SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
____________________________________)
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On September 11, 2019, Dilip Thekkoodan (“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 he suffered a shoulder
injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine
intramuscularly administered in his left shoulder on October 16, 2018. See Petition at 1. On
February 22, 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 March 2, 2021, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on
Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 27; ECF No. 30.
I. Items of Compensation
A. Pain and Suffering
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $50,000.00 in pain and suffering.
See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees.

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This amount represents 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 $50,000.00, in the form of a
check payable to petitioner.
III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment
Lump sum payable to petitioner, Dilip Thekkoodan: $50,000.00
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
DARRYL R. WISHARD
Assistant 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.

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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: October 12, 2021