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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-00366
Petitioner: Amanullah Aman
Filed: 2020-03-31
Decided: 2022-12-05
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2018-11-03
Condition: right shoulder injury
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 70000

AI-assisted case summary:
Amanullah Aman filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 31, 2020, alleging a right shoulder injury after receiving influenza and Tdap vaccinations on November 3, 2018. The petition stated that the shoulder injury lasted longer than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a report on April 18, 2022, conceding that the petitioner met the criteria for Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and its Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation. The respondent also agreed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was administered in the United States, and the statutory severity requirement was met because the residual effects of the injury continued for more than six months post-vaccination. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement on April 25, 2022, finding Mr. Aman entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on November 2, 2022, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation. The respondent recommended an award of $70,000.00, consisting entirely of compensation for pain and suffering, and stated that the petitioner agreed with this amount. Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision on November 2, 2022, awarding Mr. Aman a lump sum payment of $70,000.00 for pain and suffering. The decision noted that this amount represented all elements of compensation available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act. Petitioner was represented by Jonathan Svitak of Shannon Law Group, P.C., and respondent was represented by Jennifer A. Shah of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Theory of causation field:
Petitioner Amanullah Aman alleged a right shoulder injury, specifically SIRVA, following influenza and Tdap vaccinations on November 3, 2018. The injury was alleged to have lasted longer than six months. Respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that Petitioner met the criteria for SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table and satisfied the statutory severity requirement. The public decision does not describe the specific mechanism of injury, onset, symptoms, diagnostic tests, or treatments. The case proceeded to a damages decision based on a proffer. Petitioner was awarded $70,000.00 as a lump sum payment for pain and suffering. The award was based on a stipulation between the parties. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued the ruling on entitlement on April 25, 2022, and the final decision awarding damages on November 2, 2022. Petitioner was represented by Jonathan Svitak, and Respondent was represented by Jennifer A. Shah.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-00366-0
Date issued/filed: 2022-06-09
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 04/25/2022) regarding 39 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:20-vv-00366-UNJ Document 44 Filed 06/09/22 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 20-0366V
UNPUBLISHED
AMANULLAH AMAN, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: April 25, 2022
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)
Jonathan Svitak, Shannon Law Group, Woodbridge, IL, for Petitioner.
Jennifer A. Shah, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On March 31, 2020, Amanullah Aman 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 right shoulder injury after receiving
influenza and Tdap vaccinations on November 3, 2018. Petition at 1. Petitioner further
alleges that his shoulder injury has lasted longer than six months. Petition at ¶21. The
case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On April 18, 2022, 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 states “that Petitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in the
Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation (“QAI”) for right-shoulder SIRVA.”
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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Id. at 6-7. Respondent further agrees that “the records show that the case was timely
filed, that the vaccine was received in the United States, and that Petitioner satisfies the
statutory severity requirement because the residual effects or complications of his injury
continued for more than six months after vaccine administration.” Id. at 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-00366-1
Date issued/filed: 2022-12-05
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 11/02/2022) regarding 50 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:20-vv-00366-UNJ Document 54 Filed 12/05/22 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 20-0366V
UNPUBLISHED
AMANULLAH AMAN, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: November 2, 2022
v.
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Damages Decision Based on Proffer;
HUMAN SERVICES, Influenza (Flu) Vaccine; Tetanus,
Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap);
Respondent. Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine
Administration (SIRVA)
Jonathan Svitak, Shannon Law Group, P.C., Woodridge, IL, for Petitioner.
Jennifer A. Shah, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On March 31, 2020, Amanullah Aman 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 received Tdap and influenza vaccinations on
November 3, 2018, and suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration
(“SIRVA”) as a result. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit
of the Office of Special Masters.
On April 25, 2022, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to
compensation for Petitioner’s SIRVA injury. On November 2, 2022, Respondent filed a
proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating that Petitioner should be awarded
$70,000.00, comprised entirely of compensation for pain and suffering. Proffer at 1. In the
Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id.
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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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 $70,000.00 in 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 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-00366-UNJ Document 54 Filed 12/05/22 Page 3 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
AMANULLAH AMAN,
Petitioner, No. 20-366V
Chief Special Master Corcoran
v. SPU
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On March 31, 2020, petitioner Amanullah Aman (“petitioner”) filed a petition for
compensation (“Petition”) under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C.
§§ 300aa-1 to –34, as amended (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”). Petitioner alleges that he suffered a
Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of influenza (“flu”)
and tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (“Tdap”) vaccinations administered on November
3, 2018. Petition at 1.
On April 18, 2022, respondent filed his Vaccine Rule 4(c) report, recommending that
compensation be awarded. ECF No. 38. On April 25, 2022, this Court issued a Ruling on
Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 39.
I. Items of Compensation
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $70,000.00, consisting entirely of
compensation for pain and suffering. This represents all elements of compensation to which
petitioner would be entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees.

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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 $70,000.00, representing
compensation for all elements of economic and noneconomic damages, in the form of a check
payable to petitioner, Amanullah Aman.
III. Summary of Recommended Payment Following Judgment
Lump sum payable to petitioner, Amanullah Aman: $70,000.00.
Respectfully submitted,
BRIAN BOYNTON
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General
C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO
Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
TRACI C. PATTON
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-00366-UNJ Document 54 Filed 12/05/22 Page 5 of 5
s/ Jennifer A. Shah
Jennifer A. Shah
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) 305-2181
Jennifer.shah@usdoj.gov
Dated: November 2, 2022
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