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The case proceeded to damages, and the parties stipulated to an award. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on September 9, 2021, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. A subsequent decision on January 12, 2024, awarded $125,000.00 for pain and suffering, deferring other damages. On May 8, 2024, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a final decision awarding a total of $126,806.08, comprising $125,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,806.08 for out-of-pocket expenses, with no award for lost wages. Petitioner was represented by Leigh Finfer (Muller Brazil, LLP), and Respondent was represented by Laurie Wiesner and Debra A. Filteau Begley (U.S. Department of Justice). The theory of causation is based on the Vaccine Injury Table (SIRVA).","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2020-06-26","case_summary":"Brianna Meyers filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on June 26, 2020, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccine administered on October 12, 2017. The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on August 19, 2021, conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation and agreeing that she suffered a SIRVA of the left shoulder as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on September 9, 2021, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. The parties were unable to reach an agreement on damages, and briefs were filed on October 24, 2022. On January 12, 2024, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision finding Petitioner entitled to $125,000.00 for pain and suffering, deferring a ruling on lost wages and out-of-pocket expenses. On March 4, 2024, the parties filed a status report indicating they had agreed on recommended compensation. The parties stipulated to a total award of $126,806.08, consisting of $125,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,806.08 for out-of-pocket expenses. No award was made for lost wages. Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Decision Awarding Damages on May 8, 2024, awarding Petitioner a lump sum payment of $126,806.08 in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. Petitioner was represented by Leigh Finfer of Muller Brazil, LLP. Respondent was represented by Laurie Wiesner and later Debra A. Filteau Begley of the U.S. Department of Justice. The case was decided by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran.","is_minor_inferred":0,"is_pediatric_broad":0,"special_master":"Brian H. 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