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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-00364
Petitioner: Lisa Hull-Crawford
Filed: 2020-03-31
Decided: 2021-12-13
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2018-10-27
Condition: Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 87500

AI-assisted case summary:
Lisa Hull-Crawford filed a petition on March 31, 2020, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 27, 2018. The respondent conceded that Ms. Hull-Crawford is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her case met the criteria for a Table injury under the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, the respondent noted that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, and her symptoms were limited to the vaccinated shoulder. A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 28, 2021, finding her eligible for compensation. Subsequently, on November 8, 2021, the respondent proffered an award of $87,500.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms. Hull-Crawford accepted. A decision awarding damages was issued on December 13, 2021, granting the lump sum payment.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-00364-0
Date issued/filed: 2021-10-28
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 09/28/2021) regarding 33 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:20-vv-00364-UNJ Document 35 Filed 10/28/21 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 20-364V
UNPUBLISHED
LISA HULL-CRAWFORD, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: September 28, 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)
Michael G. McLaren, Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee, P.C., Memphis, TN, for
Petitioner.
Emilie Williams, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On March 31, 2020, Lisa Hull-Crawford 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 her October 27, 2018 influneza (“flu”) vaccination.
Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was administered within the United
States, that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months, and
that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action on her behalf as a result
of her injury. See Petition at ¶¶ 2, 15-17. 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 27, 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 indicates that
[m]edical personnel at the Division of Injury Compensation Programs,
Department of Health and Human Services (“DICP”), have reviewed the
petition and medical records filed in the case. It is [R]espondent’s position
that [P]etitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury
Table (“Table”) and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation (“QAI”).
That is, [P]etitioner had no relevant 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. 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a), (c)(10).
Id. at 6-7.
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_20-vv-00364-1
Date issued/filed: 2021-12-13
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 11/12/2021) regarding 38 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:20-vv-00364-UNJ Document 42 Filed 12/13/21 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 20-364V
UNPUBLISHED
LISA HULL-CRAWFORD, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: November 12, 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)
Michael G. McLaren, Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee, P.C., Memphis, TN, for
Petitioner.
Emilie Williams, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On March 31, 2020, Lisa Hull-Crawford 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 her October 27, 2018 influneza (“flu”) vaccination
Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of
Special Masters.
On September 28, 2021, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner
entitled to compensation for the Table injury SIRVA. On November 8, 2021, Respondent
filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be
awarded $87,500.00 representing compensation for pain and suffering. Proffer at 1. In
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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the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id.
at 2. 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 $87,500.00 (representing compensation for pain and suffering) 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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Case 1:20-vv-00364-UNJ Document 42 Filed 12/13/21 Page 3 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
)
LISA HULL-CRAWFORD, )
)
Petitioner, )
) No. 20-364V
v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran
) ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN )
SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
)
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On March 31, 2020, Lisa Hull-Crawford (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation
under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34
(“Vaccine Act” or “Act”), alleging that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine
Administration (“SIRVA”) that was “caused-in-fact” by an influenza vaccine she received on
October 27, 2018. Petition at 1. On September 27, 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 September 28, 2021,
the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to
compensation. ECF No. 32; ECF No. 33.
I. Items of Compensation
A. Pain and Suffering
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $87,500.00 in pain and suffering.
See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees.

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This amount 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 $87,500.00, in the form of a
check payable to petitioner.
III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment
Lump sum payable to petitioner, Lisa Hull-Crawford: $87,500.00
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
ALEXIS B. BABCOCK
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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Case 1:20-vv-00364-UNJ Document 42 Filed 12/13/21 Page 5 of 5
/s/ Emilie F. Williams
EMILIE F. WILLIAMS
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) 305-0124
Emilie.williams@usdoj.gov
DATED: November 8, 2021
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