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The respondent's concession was based on the petitioner having no prior shoulder issues, symptom onset within 48 hours of vaccination, symptoms limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other identified condition explaining the symptoms. The statutory six-month sequelae requirement was also met. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement on March 7, 2022, finding petitioner entitled to compensation. A subsequent decision on March 22, 2022, awarded a total of $80,160.49, comprising $80,000.00 for pain and suffering and $160.49 for past unreimbursable expenses, paid as a lump sum. Petitioner was represented by Jimmy A. Zgheib, and respondent by Adriana Ruth Teitel. The specific mechanism of injury and expert testimony are not detailed in the provided public text, which relies on the respondent's concession and the Table definition for SIRVA.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2020-10-30","case_summary":"On October 30, 2020, Debra S. Colgan filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a Tetanus-Diphtheria-acellular Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine on September 13, 2019. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Colgan's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that compensation was appropriate. The respondent noted that Ms. Colgan had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain began within 48 hours of vaccination, and the symptoms were limited to the vaccinated shoulder. The respondent also agreed that the statutory six-month sequelae requirement had been satisfied. On March 7, 2022, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ms. Colgan entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 22, 2022, a decision awarding damages was issued based on a proffer. Ms. Colgan, identified as a competent adult, was awarded a total of $80,160.49. This award included $80,000.00 for pain and suffering and $160.49 for past unreimbursable expenses, to be paid as a lump sum check payable to Ms. Colgan. Petitioner was represented by Jimmy A. Zgheib of Zgheib Sayad, P.C., and respondent was represented by Adriana Ruth Teitel of the U.S. Department of Justice. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms beyond the 48-hour timeframe, the specific clinical presentation, diagnostic tests performed, or treatments received.","is_minor_inferred":0,"is_pediatric_broad":0,"special_master":"Brian H. Corcoran","petitioner_identifier_original":null,"caption_petitioner_name":"Debra S. Colgan","petitioner_attorney_name":"Jimmy A. 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