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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-01912
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-01912
Petitioner: Stephanie Scotto
Filed: 2019-12-18
Decided: 2021-10-28
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2017-01-06
Condition: left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 50834

AI-assisted case summary:
Stephanie Scotto filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on January 6, 2017. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Ms. Scotto was entitled to compensation. The respondent concluded that she satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for a SIRVA. Following the ruling on entitlement, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation. The respondent represented that Ms. Scotto agreed with the proffered award of $50,834.83, which comprised $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $834.83 for unreimbursed medical expenses. The Chief Special Master awarded Ms. Scotto the stipulated lump sum payment. The case proceeded as a Table claim, and Ms. Scotto was compensated for her SIRVA.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-01912-0
Date issued/filed: 2021-10-27
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 09/22/2021) regarding 36 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:19-vv-01912-UNJ Document 41 Filed 10/27/21 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 19-1912V
UNPUBLISHED
STEPHANIE SCOTTO, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: September 22, 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.
Mark Kim Hellie, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On December 18, 2019, Stephanie Scotto 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 from a left shoulder injury related to
vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered
on January 6, 2017. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was
administered within the United States, that she has not received compensation in the form
of an award or settlement for the vaccine-related injury, and that she has suffered from
the sequela of her injury for more than six months. Petition at 3-4. 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 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 September 20, 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 has concluded that Petitioner has satisfied the
criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to
Interpretation for a SIRVA. Id. at 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-01912-1
Date issued/filed: 2021-10-28
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 09/22/2021) regarding 37 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:19-vv-01912-UNJ Document 42 Filed 10/28/21 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 19-1912V
UNPUBLISHED
STEPHANIE SCOTTO, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: September 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)
Paul R. Brazil, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner.
Mark Kim Hellie, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On December 18, 2019, Stephanie Scotto 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”) caused by a January 6, 2017 influenza (“flu”) vaccination.
Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of
Special Masters.
On September 22, 2021, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner
entitled to compensation for a SIRVA. On September 20, 2021, Respondent filed a proffer
on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $50,834.83
(comprised of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $834.83 for unreimbursed medical
expenses). Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer at 5. In the Proffer, Respondent
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 section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. §
300aa (2012).

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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 $50,834.83 (comprised of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $834.83
for unreimbursed medical expenses) 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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