VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-00486 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-00486 Petitioner: Tammy Brannan Filed: 2020-04-22 Decided: 2023-09-18 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2019-09-16 Condition: left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 62000 AI-assisted case summary: Tammy Brannan filed a petition for compensation on April 22, 2020, alleging that the influenza vaccine she received on September 16, 2019, caused her to suffer from a left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) with symptoms persisting for more than six months. Respondent denied that the vaccine caused the alleged SIRVA. The parties, represented by counsel Bradley Freedberg for the petitioner and Emilie Williams for the respondent, reached a joint stipulation to resolve the matter. Special Master Christian J. Moran reviewed the stipulation, found it reasonable, and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Ms. Brannan was awarded a lump sum of $62,000.00, payable by check to the petitioner, as compensation for all damages available under the program. The decision was filed on September 18, 2023. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical examinations, diagnostic tests, or treatments received by Ms. Brannan. It also does not name any medical experts or detail the specific mechanism by which the vaccine allegedly caused the injury. Theory of causation field: Petitioner Tammy Brannan alleged that an influenza vaccine administered on September 16, 2019, caused a left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) with symptoms lasting over six months. Respondent denied causation. The parties entered into a joint stipulation, which Special Master Christian J. Moran found reasonable and adopted. The stipulation resulted in an award of $62,000.00. The public decision does not specify the theory of causation, the medical experts consulted, or the evidence presented to support the claim. The mechanism of injury is not described in the public text. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-00486-0 Date issued/filed: 2023-09-18 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 8/25/2023) regarding 84 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, Signed by Special Master Christian J. Moran. (dksc) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:20-vv-00486-UNJ Document 87 Filed 09/18/23 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * TAMMY BRANNAN, * No. 20-0486V * Petitioner, * * Special Master Christian J. Moran v. * * Filed: August 25, 2023 SECRETARY OF HEALTH * AND HUMAN SERVICES, * * Respondent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bradley Freedberg, Bradley S. Freedberg, P.C., Denver, CO, for Petitioner; Emilie Williams, United States Dep’t of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. UNPUBLISHED DECISION1 On August 24, 2023, the parties filed a joint stipulation concerning the petition for compensation filed by Tammy Brannan on April 22, 2020. Petitioner alleges that the influenza (“flu”) vaccine she received on September 16, 2019 caused her to suffer from a left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). Petitioner further alleges that her symptoms persisted for more than six months. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on her behalf as a result of her alleged injury. Respondent denies that the vaccine caused petitioner to suffer from SIRVA. Nevertheless, the parties agree to the joint stipulation, attached hereto. The undersigned finds said stipulation reasonable and adopts it as the decision of the Court in awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein. Damages awarded in that stipulation include: 1 Because this decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (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), the parties have 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. Any changes will appear in the document posted on the website. Case 1:20-vv-00486-UNJ Document 87 Filed 09/18/23 Page 2 of 7 A lump sum of $62,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC, Appendix B, the clerk is directed to enter judgment according to this decision and the attached stipulation.2 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Christian J. Moran Christian J. Moran Special Master 2 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), the parties can expedite entry of judgment by each party filing a notice renouncing the right to seek review by a United States Court of Federal Claims judge. 2 Case 1:20-vv-00486-UNJ Document 87 Filed 09/18/23 Page 3 of 7 Case 1:20-vv-00486-UNJ Document 87 Filed 09/18/23 Page 4 of 7 Case 1:20-vv-00486-UNJ Document 87 Filed 09/18/23 Page 5 of 7 Case 1:20-vv-00486-UNJ Document 87 Filed 09/18/23 Page 6 of 7 Case 1:20-vv-00486-UNJ Document 87 Filed 09/18/23 Page 7 of 7