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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-01546
Petitioner: Sofia Jeorgina Galvan
Filed: 2022-02-22
Decided: 2022-05-23
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2019-10-26
Condition: left shoulder injury
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 75086

AI-assisted case summary:
Sofia Jeorgina Galvan filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury as a result of an influenza vaccination she received on October 26, 2019. She further alleged that her vaccine-related injuries lasted for longer than six months. The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, stating that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, her symptoms were limited to the affected shoulder, and no other condition explained her symptoms. The respondent also agreed that her condition persisted for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties reached a proffer agreement for damages. The respondent recommended an award of $75,086.00, comprising $73,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,586.00 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The court awarded Sofia Jeorgina Galvan a lump sum payment of $75,086.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.

Theory of causation field:
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Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-01546-0
Date issued/filed: 2022-03-30
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 02/22/2022) regarding 25 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:20-vv-01546-UNJ Document 28 Filed 03/30/22 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 20-1546V
UNPUBLISHED
SOFIA JEORGINA GALVAN, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: February 22, 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)
Jeffrey S. Pop, Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, Beverly Hills, CA, for Petitioner.
Amanda Pasciuto, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On November 6, 2020, Sofia Jeorgina Galvan 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 she suffered a left shoulder injury as a result
of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination she received on October 26. 2019. Petition at 1.
Petitioner further alleges that her “vaccine-related injuries have lasted for longer than 6
months.” Id. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special
Masters.
On February 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 had no history of pain, inflammation or
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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dysfunction in her left shoulder; her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48
hours of receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; her symptoms were limited to the
shoulder in which the vaccine was administered; and no other condition or abnormality
was identified to explain her initial symptoms”. Id. at 8. Respondent further agrees that
“based on the medical records, Petitioner suffered the residual effects of her condition for
more than six months.” Id.
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-01546-1
Date issued/filed: 2022-05-23
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 04/11/2022) regarding 30 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:20-vv-01546-UNJ Document 34 Filed 05/23/22 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 20-1546V
UNPUBLISHED
SOFIA JEORGINA GALVAN, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: April 11, 2022
v.
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Damages Decision Based on Proffer;
HUMAN SERVICES, Influenza (Flu) Vaccine; Shoulder
Injury Related to Vaccine
Respondent. Administration (SIRVA)
Jeffrey S. Pop, Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, Beverly Hills, CA, for Petitioner.
Amanda Pasciuto, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On November 6, 2020, Sofia Jeorgina Galvan 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 she suffered a shoulder injury as a result of an
influenza vaccination she received on October 26, 2019. Petition at ¶1. The case was
assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On February 22, 2022, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner
entitled to compensation for her shoulder injury. On April 7, 2022, Respondent filed a
proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded
$75,086.00, representing $73,500.00 in pain and suffering and $1,586.00 in past
unreimbursable expenses. Proffer at 2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that
Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that
Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer.
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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Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump
sum payment of $75,086.00 (representing $73,500.00 in pain and suffering and
$1,586.00 in past unreimbursable expenses) 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-01546-UNJ Document 34 Filed 05/23/22 Page 3 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
SOFIA JEORGINA GALVAN,
Petitioner, No. 20-1546V
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On November 6, 2020, Sofia Jeorgina Galvan (“petitioner”) filed a petition for
compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended (“the
Vaccine Act” or “the Act”), 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34. Petitioner alleges that she suffered a
left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza
(“flu”) vaccine administered to her on October 26, 2019.1 See generally Petition.
On February 18, 2022, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed
a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of
the Act for a SIRVA Table injury, and on February 22, 2022, the Chief Special Master issued a
Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 24; ECF No. 25.
1 Petitioner claimed in the alternative her injury was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccination. See
Petition.

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I. Items of Compensation
A. Pain and Suffering
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $73,500.00 in pain and suffering.
See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees.
B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses
Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred past unreimbursable
expenses related to her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be
awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $1,586.00. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-
15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees.
These amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled
under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees.
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 following2: a lump sum payment of $75,086.00, in the form of a
check payable to petitioner.
III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment
Lump sum payable to petitioner, Sofia Jeorgina Galvan: $75,086.00
2 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-01546-UNJ Document 34 Filed 05/23/22 Page 5 of 5
Respectfully submitted,
BRIAN M. BOYNTON
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General
C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO
Acting Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
LARA A. ENGLUND
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
/s/ Amanda Pasciuto
AMANDA PASCIUTO
Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146
Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044-0146
(202) 616-4847
Amanda.Y.Pasciuto@usdoj.gov
Dated: April 7, 2022
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