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The public decision does not describe the specific mechanism of injury, expert testimony, or detailed clinical facts. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement on June 29, 2021, finding the petitioner entitled to compensation. On October 6, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer agreeing to an award of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering, which the petitioner accepted. A decision awarding damages was issued on November 9, 2021, granting a lump sum payment of $50,000.00 to the petitioner. Petitioner was represented by Leigh Finfer (Muller Brazil, LLP), and respondent was represented by Ronalda Elnetta Kosh (U.S. Department of Justice).","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2020-01-08","case_summary":"Megan Zynkian filed a petition on January 8, 2020, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 26, 2018. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on June 22, 2021, conceding that Ms. Zynkian met the criteria for a SIRVA Table injury and was entitled to compensation. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement on June 29, 2021, finding Ms. Zynkian entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on October 6, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer agreeing to an award of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms. Zynkian accepted. Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding damages on November 9, 2021, granting a lump sum payment of $50,000.00, payable to Ms. Zynkian, as compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act. Petitioner was represented by Leigh Finfer of Muller Brazil, LLP, and respondent was represented by Ronalda Elnetta Kosh of the U.S. Department of Justice.","is_minor_inferred":0,"is_pediatric_broad":0,"special_master":"Brian H. Corcoran","petitioner_identifier_original":null,"caption_petitioner_name":"Megan Zynkian","petitioner_attorney_name":"Leigh Finfer","petitioner_attorney_firm":"Muller Brazil, LLP","petitioner_attorney_location":"Dresher, PA","adjudicator_name":null,"caption_people_backfilled_at":"2026-05-05 23:44:50","attorney_canonical_keys":"|leigh-finfer|","firm_canonical_key":"muller-brazil","package_title":"ZYNKIAN v. 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