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The respondent conceded that the injury met the criteria for a Table injury, specifically SIRVA, and that no other condition explained the symptoms. Entitlement was granted on October 26, 2021, by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. A proffer on damages was filed on January 24, 2022, agreeing to an award of $100,463.05, comprising $97,500.00 for pain and suffering and $2,963.05 for past unreimbursable expenses. The award was made as a lump sum payment to the competent adult petitioner on February 9, 2022. Petitioner was represented by Danielle Strait, and Respondent was represented by Kimberly Shubert Davey.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2021-10-26","case_summary":"On June 24, 2020, James Sokol filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a left shoulder injury related to the administration of an influenza vaccine he received on October 4, 2018. Mr. Sokol alleged that his injuries lasted more than six months and that he had not received prior compensation for this injury. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on October 25, 2021, conceding that Mr. Sokol was entitled to compensation. The respondent stated that Mr. Sokol had no prior history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction in his left shoulder, that his pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of receiving the intramuscular vaccination, that his symptoms were limited to the shoulder where the vaccine was administered, and that no other condition or abnormality was identified to explain his symptoms. The respondent further agreed that the scope of damages should be limited to Mr. Sokol's Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) and its related sequelae. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on October 26, 2021, finding Mr. Sokol entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on January 24, 2022, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation. The respondent proffered that Mr. Sokol should be awarded $100,463.05, consisting of $97,500.00 for pain and suffering and $2,963.05 for past unreimbursable expenses. Mr. Sokol agreed with this proffered award. On February 9, 2022, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Decision awarding Mr. Sokol a lump sum payment of $100,463.05, payable to him as a competent adult. The award was for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act. Petitioner was represented by Danielle Strait of Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, and Respondent was represented by Kimberly Shubert Davey of the U.S. Department of Justice.","is_minor_inferred":0,"is_pediatric_broad":0,"special_master":"Brian H. 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